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

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

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  1. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    4h 26m
    £140–344

  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 Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    9h 16m
    £30–42

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain train
    11h 30m
    £100–163

  4. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    3h 55m
    £175–623

Orkney Islands to Elgin by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Elgin. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, then take the bus to Elgin station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Bus Station via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Inverness Union Street, and Falcon Sq in around 9h 16m.

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