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How to get fromKirkwall to Durnessby ferry, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kirkwall to Durness by ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Ferry, drive

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    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Drive from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Durnesscar car
    4h 37m
    £32–46

  2. Ferry, bus via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Post Officebus bus 803
    7h 50m

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Post Officebus bus 803
    7h 51m

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  • Distance: 111.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Durness. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then drive to Durness. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Post Office via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Sir George's Street Church, and Princes Street in around 7h 50m.

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