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How to get fromDunbeath to Orkney Islandsby bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Dunbeath to Orkney Islands by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Dunbeath to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    4h 6m
    £17–23

  2. Bus, ferry via Layby

    1. Take the bus from Layby to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    4h 22m
    £17–23

  3. Bus, line 77 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Layby to Bus Terminalbus bus 99 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus 77
    3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Quanterness Cottagesbus bus N1 / ...
    5h 35m
    £34

Dunbeath to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunbeath to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Terminal Building, 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 bus from Layby to Quanterness Cottages via Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 4h 22m.

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