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How to get fromDunrobin Castle to Kirkwallby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Dunrobin Castle to Kirkwall by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunrobin Castle to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    6h 31m
    £144–184

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brora Station Square to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    6h 39m
    £26–36

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dunrobin Castle to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    6h 31m
    £199–662

Dunrobin Castle to Kirkwall by foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Dunrobin Castle, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dunrobin Castle to Kirkwall. However, you can walk to Dunrobin Castle, take the train to Wick, take the taxi to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry terminal, then take the bus to West Tankerness Lane. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dunrobin Castle to West Tankerness Lane via Dunrobin Station, Brora Station Square, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 6h 39m.

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