What is the cheapest way to get from Rousay to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Rousay to Aberdeen is to ferry and bus and train which costs £90 - £160 and takes 11h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rousay to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Rousay to Aberdeen is to ferry and line 6 bus and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs £120 - £340.

How far is it from Rousay to Aberdeen?

The distance between Rousay and Aberdeen is 154 miles.

How do I travel from Rousay to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Rousay to Aberdeen without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 11h 21m and costs £90 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Rousay to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Rousay to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 667+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Rousay to Aberdeen - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, line 6 bus, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Rousay to Aberdeen by ferry, bus, plane, or train

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Ferry, line 6 bus, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Travel Centrebus
3. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
4h 17m
£121–336
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of3
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
4. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
11h 21m
£93–156

Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Distance: 153.3 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Rousay, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Rousay to Aberdeen. However, you can take the ferry to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry terminal, take the line 6 bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, then take the bus to Adelphi. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen via Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness in around 11h 21m.

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