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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tain Asda to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    7h 43m
    £28–39

  2. Bus, ferry via Cathedral Square

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    7h 45m
    £21–27

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tain to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h 8m
    £78–142

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    5h 59m
    £198–597

Portmahomack to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Portmahomack to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to Post Office, take the line 4 bus to Asda Car Park, take the bus to Scrabster Terminal Building, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Quanterness Cottages. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Quanterness Cottages via Post Office, Tain, Wick, Wick Co-op, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 9h 8m.

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