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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Cromartyby ferry, train, taxi, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the train from Wick to Invergordontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Invergordon to Cromartytaxi taxi
    8h 6m
    £275–360

  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 Tain Asdabus bus Ember
    8h 25m
    £28–39

  3. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Victoria Hallbus bus
    4h 53m
    £177–611

  4. Ferry, bus via Wick

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Victoria Hallbus bus 26 / ...
    10h 1m
    £36

  5. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Victoria Hallbus bus
    7h 37m
    £152–411

Orkney Islands to Cromarty by bus and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Cromarty. However, you can take the bus to Ferry terminal, walk to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Wick, take the train to Invergordon, then take the taxi to Cromarty. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hatston Bus Garage to Ferry Hotel via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Asda Car Park, Post Office, and Bus Depot in around 8h 25m.

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