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How to get fromFort William to Skara Braeby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort William to Skara Brae by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station 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
    9h 55m
    £38–54

  2. Bus, ferry via Inverness #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 21m
    £29–46

  3. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    7h
    £186–410

  4. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    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
    10h 10m
    £41–64

  5. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    7h 22m
    £178–423

  6. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    6h 51m
    £188–575

Fort William to Skara Brae by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 236.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Skara Brae, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Fort William to Skara Brae. However, you can take the bus to Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Scrabster Terminal Building, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, take the bus to Visitor Centre, then walk to Skara Brae. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Visitor Centre, then walk to Skara Brae.

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