There are 2 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Helmsdale by ferry, bus, or train
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Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
- Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Check-In to Helmsdalebus Ember
5h 32m£23–33Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
- Take the train from Wick to Helmsdaletrain Wick - Inverness / ...
7h 3m£57–75
Orkney Islands to Helmsdale by bus and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Helmsdale is to ferry and bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Helmsdale is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 32m and costs £23 - £35.
The distance between Orkney Islands and Helmsdale is 99 miles.
The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Helmsdale without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 32m and costs £23 - £35.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Orkney Islands to Helmsdale, including transfers.
There are 75+ hotels available in Helmsdale.
What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Helmsdale, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Helmsdale. 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 Vehicle Check-In, then take the bus to Helmsdale. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hornesquoy Road to Helmsdale via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Terminal, and Wick in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Wick to Helmsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Scrabster Vehicle Check-In to Helmsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- +44 845 600 0449
- [email protected]
- Website
- NorthLink Ferries
Ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- NorthLink Ferries
- Low
- £13–17
- Peak
- £16–19
- Phone
- +44 (0)800 688 8998
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pentland Ferries
Ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28
- Website
- Pentland Ferries
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