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How to get fromIsle of Mull to Orkney Islandsby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Isle of Mull to Orkney Islands by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    7h 7m
    £214–468

  2. Ferry, bus via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    13h 45m
    £54–104

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h 59m
    £57–95

  4. Ferry, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    7h 30m
    £200–483

  5. Ferry, bus, bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Fishnish Ferry Terminal to Lochaline Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pier to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    4. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    9h 13m
    £217–620

  6. Ferry, bus via Fort William

    1. Take the ferry from Fishnish Ferry Terminal to Lochaline Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pier to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 507
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    13h 22m
    £69–101

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£203Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 329 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Isle of Mull, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Mull to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Oban Bus Station, take the bus to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Mull to Quanterness Cottages via Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban Bus Station, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 12h 59m.

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