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How to get fromLybster to Orkney Islandsby bus or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Lybster Portland Arms Hotel to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    4h 37m
    £19–25

  2. Line 77 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus 77
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    5h 25m
    £34

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  • Distance: 75.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Lybster to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, take the bus to Hamnavoe Estate, then take the bus to Quanterness Cottages. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Community Centre to Hospital Entrance via Bus Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 5h 25m.

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