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How to get fromDingwall to Orkney Islandsby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Dingwall to Orkney Islands by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Dingwall to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    6h 44m
    £28–39

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h
    £80–125

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dingwall to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    4h 41m
    £163–620

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Dingwall to Orkney Islands. However, you can 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 train from Dingwall to Quanterness Cottages via Wick, Caithness General Hospital, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 9h.

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