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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stonehaven to Orkney Islands by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stonehaven Barclay Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    3h 55m
    £121–337

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street 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
    12h
    £46–66

  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
    11h 22m
    £52–126

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stonehaven to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    5h 14m
    £210–501

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    5h 38m
    £236–517

Stonehaven to Orkney Islands by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 150.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Stonehaven to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Union Street, 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 train from Stonehaven to Quanterness Cottages via Aberdeen, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 11h 22m.

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