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How to get fromCape Wrath to Orkney Islandsby unknown, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cape Wrath to Orkney Islands by unknown, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Travel, ferry

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    1. Walk from Cape Wrath to Thurso Bank of Scotlandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    5h 23m

  2. Travel, bus, ferry

    1. Walk from Cape Wrath to Post Officeunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Post Office to Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus 803
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    7h 20m

  3. Travel, bus, fly

    1. Walk from Cape Wrath to Manse Roadunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Manse Road to Bus Station Stance 6bus bus
    3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    7h 7m

  4. Travel, bus, ferry via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal

    1. Walk from Cape Wrath to Post Officeunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Post Office to High Schoolbus bus 803
    3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    8h 23m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Cape Wrath, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cape Wrath to Orkney Islands. However, you can travel to Thurso Bank of Scotland, take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Quanterness Cottages. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cape Wrath to Quanterness Cottages via Post Office, Thurso Bank of Scotland, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 7h 20m.

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