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

The cheapest way to get from Dunnet to Orkney Islands is to ferry which costs £19 - £25 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunnet to Orkney Islands is to line 80 bus and ferry and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs £32.

Is there a direct ferry between Dunnet and Orkney Islands?

No, there is no direct ferry from Dunnet 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 4h 28m.

How far is it from Dunnet to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Dunnet and Orkney Islands is 46 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunnet to Orkney Islands without a car is to line 80 bus and ferry and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs £32.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Dunnet to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 230+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Dunnet to Orkney Islands - 2 ways to travel via line 80 bus, ferry, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Dunnet to Orkney Islands by bus or ferry

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Line 80 bus, ferry, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Telephone Kiosk to Ferry Terminalbus 80
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
3. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Hospital Entrancebus X1
3h 28m
£32
Ferry
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1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
4h 28m
£19–25

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Distance: 45.6 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Dunnet, 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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