What is the cheapest way to get from Dunnet Head to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Dunnet Head to Orkney Islands is to ferry which costs £45 - £65 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunnet Head to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Dunnet Head to Orkney Islands is to ferry and bus which takes 2h 16m and costs £55 - £61.

Is there a direct ferry between Dunnet Head and Orkney Islands?

No, there is no direct ferry from Dunnet Head to Orkney Islands. However, there are services departing from Scrabster Ferry Terminal and arriving at Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Dunnet Head to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Dunnet Head and Orkney Islands is 44 miles.

How do I travel from Dunnet Head to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Dunnet Head to Orkney Islands without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 2h 16m and costs £55 - £61.

How long does it take to get from Dunnet Head to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Dunnet Head to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 232+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Dunnet Head to Orkney Islands - 3 ways to travel via ferry, and bus

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

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Hospital Entrancebus X1
2h 16m
£55–60
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2h 25m
£49–61
Ferry, bus via Quanterness Cottages
1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Quanterness Cottagesbus N1 / ...
2h 32m
£55–60

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Map of how to get from Dunnet Head to Orkney Islands.

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Distance: 43.5 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Dunnet Head, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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