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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Portsoyby plane, bus, ferry, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Haudagain By-Pass to Chapel Lanebus bus
    6h 10m
    £138–341

  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 Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Seafield Streetbus bus 35
    11h 55m
    £37–52

  3. 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 Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    3. Drive from Caithness General Hospital to Portsoycar car
    8h 12m
    £61–90

  4. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, 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 Seafield Streetbus bus
    7h 8m
    £179–627

  5. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Chapel Lanebus bus
    9h 30m
    £214–509

Orkney Islands to Portsoy by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Portsoy. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, take the bus to Aberdeen Haudagain By-Pass, walk to Haudagain By-Pass, then take the bus to Chapel Lane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Seafield Street via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Inverness Union Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 55m.

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