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How to get fromDornoch to Orkney Islandsby bus, ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Dornoch Academy to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    5h 39m
    £25–35

  2. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    5h 19m
    £174–620

  3. Bus, ferry via Dornoch

    1. Take the bus from Dornoch to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    5h 55m
    £26–36

Dornoch to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Dornoch to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Vehicle 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 the bus to Inverness Union Street, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the line 1 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan.

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