What is the cheapest way to get from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 28m and costs £23 - £35.

How far is it from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Helmsdale and Orkney Islands is 96 miles.

How do I travel from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 28m and costs £23 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 231+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Helmsdale to Orkney Islands - 2 ways to travel via bus, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands by bus or ferry

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1. Take the bus from Helmsdale to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus Ember
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
4h 28m
£24–33
Bus, ferry via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
1. Take the bus from Belgrave Hotel to Bank of Scotlandbus X99
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
6h 48m
£34

Helmsdale to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

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4h 28mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.8 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Helmsdale, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands. 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 Quanterness Cottages. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belgrave Hotel to Quanterness Cottages via Royal Bank of Scotland, Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 6h 48m.

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