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 £120 - £190 and takes 12h 6m.

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 5h 8m and costs £140 - £350.

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 12h 6m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Rousay to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 664+ 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
5h 8m
£141–346
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 Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin stationbus
5. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
12h 6m
£128–183

Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Distance: 153.4 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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, walk to Post Office, 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, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Inverness Union Street, Elgin station, and Elgin in around 12h 6m.

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