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

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There are 2 ways to get from Cape Wrath to Orkney Islands by unknown, ferry, or bus

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  1. Travel, ferry

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    1. Walk from Cape Wrath to Scrabster Ferry Terminalunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    4h 21m

  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

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  • Distance: 92.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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 Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, take the bus to Hamnavoe Estate, then take the bus to Quanterness Cottages. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cape Wrath to Hornesquoy Road via Post Office, Bank of Scotland, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 7h.

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