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

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There are 5 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Fort William by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 54m
    £241–507

  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 Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 31m
    £37–54

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Inverlochybus bus
    11h 26m
    £183–253

  4. 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 Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 13m
    £154–572

  5. 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 10m
    £189–438

Orkney Islands to Fort William by bus and ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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 Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Glasgow Airport, then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Fort William Bus Station via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Inverness Union Street in around 10h 31m.

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