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How to get fromPentland Firth to Orkney Islandsby unknown, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Pentland Firth to Orkney Islands by unknown, bus, or ferry

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  1. Travel, bus

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    1. Walk from Pentland Firth to Ferry terminalunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Quanterness Cottagesbus bus N1 / ...
    1h 9m

  2. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from Pentland Firth to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    3. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Quanterness Cottagesbus bus N1 / ...
    2h 23m

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  • Distance: 31.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Pentland Firth, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Pentland Firth to Orkney Islands. However, you can travel to Ferry terminal then take the bus to Quanterness Cottages. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pentland Firth to Quanterness Cottages via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 2h 23m.

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