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How to get fromGolspie to Kirkwallby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Golspie to Kirkwall by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Golspie to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    5h
    £17–23

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Golspie to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    6h 52m
    £71–102

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Stags Head Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    4h 36m
    £179–562

Golspie to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Golspie, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Golspie to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Terminal Building, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to West Tankerness Lane. Alternatively, you can take a train from Golspie to West Tankerness Lane via Wick, Bus Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 6h 52m.

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