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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Banffby plane, bus, ferry, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Banff by plane, bus, ferry, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Haudagain By-Pass to Water Lanebus bus
    5h 19m
    £138–341

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus bus 35
    12h 22m
    £37–52

  3. Ferry, bus, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    3. Drive from Caithness General Hospital to Banffcar car
    8h 22m
    £61–95

  4. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Huntlytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to High Streetbus bus
    6h 53m

  5. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Water Lanebus bus
    8h 32m
    £214–509

Orkney Islands to Banff by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Banff. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, take the bus to Aberdeen Haudagain By-Pass, walk to Haudagain By-Pass, then take the bus to Water Lane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to High Street via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Inverness Union Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 22m.

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