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

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There are 6 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Moray by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    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 train from Inverness to Elgintrain train
    10h 32m
    £269–387

  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 Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aviemore stationbus bus
    11h 45m
    £39–55

  3. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Huntlybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Deveron Way to Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 8m
    £135–348

  4. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, line 36 bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Speyside High Schoolbus bus
    6h 25m
    £191–632

  5. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    9h 58m
    £196–487

  6. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    10h 11m
    £236–526

Orkney Islands to Moray by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275 mi
  • Duration: 10h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Moray. However, you can take the bus to Ferry terminal, walk to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Wick, take the train to Inverness, take the train to Elgin, then take the taxi to Moray. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Bridge of Lyne via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Terminal Building, Inverness Union Street, Cairngorm Hotel, and Bus Shelter in around 11h 45m.

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