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How to get fromDunrobin Castle to Orkney Islandsby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    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 35m
    £26–36

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dunrobin Castle to Wicktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    7h 41m
    £55–84

  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 32m
    £199–662

Dunrobin Castle to Orkney Islands by foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Dunrobin Castle, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dunrobin Castle to Orkney Islands. However, you can walk to Dunrobin Station, take the bus to Station Square, take the bus to Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Quanterness Cottages. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dunrobin Castle to Quanterness Cottages via Dunrobin Castle, Wick, Caithness General Hospital, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 7h 41m.

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