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

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There are 5 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 Dunrobin Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    6h 1m
    £19–25

  2. Train, ferry

    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
    7h 11m
    £66–94

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dunrobin Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    4h 57m
    £179–612

  4. Bus, ferry via Wick

    1. Take the bus from Dunrobin Station to Bus Terminalbus bus X99
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    6h 49m
    £34

  5. Bus, ferry via Brora Station Square

    1. Take the bus from Brora Station Square to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    6h 54m
    £19–25

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 115.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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 Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, take the bus to Hamnavoe Estate, then take the bus to Quanterness Cottages. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dunrobin Castle to Hospital Entrance via Dunrobin Castle, Wick, Bus Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 7h 11m.

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