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How to get fromDurness to Orkney Islandsby car, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Durness to Orkney Islands by car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, ferry

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    1. Drive from Durness to Scrabster Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    4h 17m
    £34–48

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Post Office to Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus 803
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    6h 50m

  3. Bus, ferry via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Post Office to Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus 803
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    7h 35m

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  • Distance: 110.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Durness, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Durness to Orkney Islands. However, you can drive 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 bus from Post Office to Quanterness Cottages via Bank of Scotland, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, and Hamnavoe Estate in around 6h 50m.

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