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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Fort Williamby ferry, bus, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Fort William by ferry, bus, plane, or train

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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 Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Belford Hospitalbus bus 919
    10h 2m
    £41–65

  2. Ferry, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Belford Hospitalbus bus 919
    10h 25m
    £29–47

  3. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 7m
    £183–419

  4. Ferry, bus via Inverlochy

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Inverlochybus bus
    10h 7m
    £38–54

  5. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Belford Hospitalbus bus
    6h 1m
    £188–584

  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Tyndrumbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 9m
    £179–428

  7. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Belford Hospitalbus bus
    8h 44m
    £158–443

  8. Fly to Dundee Riverside Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane plane KOI - DND
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 19m
    £207–554

Orkney Islands to Fort William by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Fort William. 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, take the bus to Inverness Union Street, walk to Bus Station Stance 2, then take the bus to Belford Hospital. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, then take the bus to Bus Station.

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