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How to get fromDunnet Head to Orkney Islandsby ferry or 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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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Hornesquoy Roadbus bus X1
    2h 55m
    £83–92

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2h 57m
    £86–105

  3. Ferry, bus via Quanterness Cottages

    1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Quanterness Cottagesbus bus X1 / ...
    3h 18m
    £83–92

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  • Distance: 43.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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 twice daily. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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