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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Dundeeby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Dundee by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus bus
    4h 9m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    10h 17m
    £33–59

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    9h 57m
    £36–81

  4. Ferry, bus via Inverness

    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 Inverness Union Street to Perth stationbus bus
    11h 46m
    £47–71

  5. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
    4h 23m
    £171–384

  6. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    4h 50m
    £245–522

  7. Ferry, bus via Aberdeen

    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 Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    12h 52m
    £51–81

Orkney Islands to Dundee by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Dundee. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Malmaison. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Dundee via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal and Aberdeen in around 9h 57m.

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