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How to get fromGills to Scrabsterby ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gills to Scrabster by ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Travel Centrebus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    5h 55m
    £42–48

  2. Drive  17.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gills to Scrabstercar car 17.4 mi
    28 min
    £5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gills to Scrabstertaxi taxi 17.4 mi
    28 min
    £80–100

Gills to Scrabster by ferry and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Gills, Scotland and Scrabster, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Gills to Scrabster. However, you can take the ferry to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Scrabster.

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