What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Thurso?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Thurso is to ferry which costs £17 - £23 and takes 3h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Thurso?

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Thurso is to ferry which takes 3h 57m and costs £17 - £23.

Is there a direct ferry between Orkney Islands and Thurso?

No, there is no direct ferry from Orkney Islands to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal and arriving at Scrabster Ferry Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Thurso?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Thurso is 40 miles.

How do I travel from Orkney Islands to Thurso without a car?

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Thurso without a car is to ferry which takes 3h 57m and costs £17 - £23.

How long does it take to get from Orkney Islands to Thurso?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Orkney Islands to Thurso, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 115+ hotels available in Thurso.

Orkney Islands to Thurso - 2 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and line 80 bus

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

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Ferry
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1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
3h 57m
£17–23
Bus, ferry, line 80 bus
1. Take the bus from Quanterness Cottages to Ferry terminalbus X1
2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bank of Scotlandbus 80
4h 45m
£32

Orkney Islands to Thurso by bus and ferry

40Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.9 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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