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

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

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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 49m
    £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 3m
    £45–63

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen 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
    12h 32m
    £51–112

  4. 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 45m
    £216–526

Peterhead to Orkney Islands by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration12h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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 Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchan House to Quanterness Cottages via Park & Ride, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 12h 32m.

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