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How to get fromFort William to Orkney Islandsby bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Orkney Islands by bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    5h 33m
    £241–523

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h 54m
    £37–52

  3. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    6h 11m
    £175–431

  4. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    5h 55m
    £175–621

Fort William to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Fort William to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort William Bus Station to Quanterness Cottages via Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 9h 54m.

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