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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Outer Hebridesby plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Outer Hebrides by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane KOI - BEB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Newton House Rd Endbus bus
    6h 9m

  2. Ferry, bus, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Dingwallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Old Inn Road Endbus bus 700 / ...
    4. Drive from Old Inn Road End to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalcar car
    5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    15h 29m

  3. Ferry, bus, drive via Newton House Rd End

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Dingwallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Old Inn Road Endbus bus 700 / ...
    4. Drive from Old Inn Road End to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalcar car
    5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    15h 31m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Benbecula (BEB) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£571Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Outer Hebrides, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Outer Hebrides. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Benbecula (BEB), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Newton House Rd End. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hatston Bus Garage to Road End via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Dingwall, Council Buildings, Old Inn Road End, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 15h 29m.

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