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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Dunnet Headby bus or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Hospital Entrance to Ferry terminalbus bus X1
    2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2h 57m
    £80–95

  2. Bus, ferry via Quanterness Cottages

    1. Take the bus from Quanterness Cottages to Ferry terminalbus bus X1
    2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    3h 14m
    £80–95

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  • Distance: 43.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Dunnet Head, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Dunnet Head. However, you can take the bus to Ferry terminal, walk to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Dunnet Head. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Dunnet Head via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Gills Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 14m.

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