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

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There are 7 ways to get from Dundee to Orkney Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    4h 19m
    £193–455

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hebrides Drive to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    8h 51m
    £30–62

  3. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 57m
    £45–71

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    4h 59m
    £247–539

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    5h
    £152–384

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    8h 57m
    £36–85

  7. Bus, ferry via Inverness #2

    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    13h 17m
    £48–68

Dundee to Orkney Islands by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundee to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hebrides Drive to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Union Square Bus Station and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 8h 51m.

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