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

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There are 2 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 40m
    £32–46

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Technical College to Post Officebus bus 803
    6h 25m

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  • Distance: 110.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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 Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Technical College in around 6h 25m.

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