What is the cheapest way to get from Castletown to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Castletown to Orkney Islands is to ferry which costs £17 - £23 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castletown to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Castletown to Orkney Islands is to ferry which takes 3h 21m and costs £17 - £23.

Is there a direct ferry between Castletown and Orkney Islands?

No, there is no direct ferry from Castletown to Orkney Islands. However, there are services departing from Scrabster Ferry Terminal and arriving at Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Castletown to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Castletown and Orkney Islands is 45 miles.

How do I travel from Castletown to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Castletown to Orkney Islands without a car is to ferry which takes 3h 21m and costs £17 - £23.

How long does it take to get from Castletown to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Castletown to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 231+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Castletown to Orkney Islands - 2 ways to travel via ferry, line 80 bus, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Castletown to Orkney Islands by ferry or bus

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Ferry
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1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
3h 21m
£17–23
Line 80 bus, ferry, bus
1. Take the bus from Gunns Lane to Ferry Terminalbus 80
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
3. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Quanterness Cottagesbus N1 / ...
3h 50m
£32

Castletown to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

28Weekly Services

3h 21mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 45.2 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Castletown, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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