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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dingwall to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    7h 31m
    £33–47

  2. Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Station Stance 4bus bus 28 / ...
    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
    9h 6m
    £19–25

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 14m
    £88–159

  4. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Station Stance 4bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    5h 6m
    £179–612

  5. Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Station Stance 4bus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    8h 6m
    £148–426

Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to Tesco, 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 The Square to Quanterness Cottages via Tesco, Hill Street, Station, Dingwall, Wick, Wick Co-op, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 10h 14m.

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