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How to get fromFochabers to Orkney Islandsby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Fochabers to Orkney Islands by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fochabers to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    3h 38m
    £120–333

  2. Bus, ferry via Nairn

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h 42m
    £23–29

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fochabers to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    8h 52m
    £37–52

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 48m
    £117–207

  5. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    4h 3m
    £192–585

Fochabers to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Fochabers to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fochabers to Quanterness Cottages via Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 8h 52m.

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