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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Castletownby ferry or bus

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

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    4h 6m
    £17–23

  2. Bus, ferry, line 80 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hornesquoy Road to Ferry terminalbus bus N1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Drill Hallbus bus 80
    4h 15m
    £32

Orkney Islands to Castletown by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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