What is the cheapest way to get from Dounreay to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Dounreay to Kirkwall is to line 80 bus and ferry which costs £34 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dounreay to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Dounreay to Kirkwall is to ferry which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct ferry between Dounreay and Kirkwall?

No, there is no direct ferry from Dounreay to Kirkwall. However, there are services departing from Scrabster Ferry Terminal and arriving at Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Dounreay to Kirkwall?

The distance between Dounreay and Kirkwall is 50 miles.

How do I travel from Dounreay to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Dounreay to Kirkwall without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Dounreay to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Dounreay to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 232+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Dounreay to Kirkwall - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and line 80 bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Dounreay to Kirkwall by ferry or bus

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2h 32m
£37–47
Line 80 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Ferry Terminalbus 80
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
5h 25m
£34

Dounreay to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

19Weekly Services

5h 25mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 49.4 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Dounreay, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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