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

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There are 4 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Dornoch by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Dornoch Academybus bus Ember
    5h 50m
    £25–36

  2. Ferry, bus via Clydesdale Bank

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Clydesdale Bankbus bus X99
    6h 40m
    £17–23

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bankbus bus
    5h 16m
    £178–562

  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 Clydesdale Bankbus bus X99
    7h 28m
    £34

Orkney Islands to Dornoch by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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 Terminal Building, 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 bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport, take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 3, then take the bus to Clydesdale Bank.

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