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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Thursoby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Thurso by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Quanterness Cottages to Travel Centrebus bus 8S / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    4h
    £19–28

  2. Bus, ferry, line 80 bus

    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 Ferry Terminal to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus 80
    4h 36m

Orkney Islands to Thurso by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Thurso. 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 Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Sir George's Street Church via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 4h 36m.

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