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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Helmsdaleby ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Helmsdale by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Helmsdalebus bus Ember
    5h 36m
    £23–33

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the train from Wick to Helmsdaletrain train Wick - Inverness / ...
    7h 3m
    £57–75

  3. Bus, ferry

    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
    3. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Helmsdalebus bus
    6h 33m
    £36–40

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  • Distance: 98.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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 Ferry Terminal, 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.

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