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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Dornochby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Dornoch by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Dornoch Academybus bus Ember
    5h 54m
    £25–36

  2. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus bus
    5h 56m
    £172–620

  3. Ferry, bus via Dornoch

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Dornochbus bus Ember
    6h 13m
    £25–36

Orkney Islands to Dornoch by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Dornoch. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, then take the bus to Dornoch Academy. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 1 bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport, take the train to Inverness, walk to Inverness Union Street, then take the bus to Dornoch.

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