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How to get fromPeterhead to Orkney Islandsby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Peterhead to Orkney Islands by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Adelphibus bus
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    4h 38m
    £120–343

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bridge of Don Park and Ride to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    13h 15m
    £45–63

  3. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    7h 31m
    £216–521

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverurie to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    13h 16m
    £54–95

Peterhead to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Peterhead to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the line 61 bus to Park & Ride, take the bus to Adelphi, take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchan House to Hornesquoy Road via Park & Ride, Broadfold Road, Bridge of Don Park and Ride, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 13h 15m.

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