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How to get fromGills Bay to Kirkwallby unknown, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Gills Bay to Kirkwall by unknown, ferry, or bus

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  1. Travel, ferry

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    1. Walk from Gills Bay to Scrabster Ferry Terminalunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    3h 3m

  2. Travel, ferry via Hatston Bus Garage

    1. Walk from Gills Bay to Scrabster Ferry Terminalunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    3h 5m

  3. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from Gills Bay to Scrabster Ferry Terminalunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus bus X1 / ...
    3h 12m

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  • Distance: 55.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Gills Bay, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Gills Bay to Kirkwall. However, you can travel to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the line 7 bus to West Tankerness Lane. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gills Bay to Hatston Bus Garage via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 3h 5m.

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