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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

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    1. Take the bus from Dingwall to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    7h 53m
    £32–45

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 42m
    £83–138

  3. 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 19m
    £168–611

  4. 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 17m
    £162–411

  5. Bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Station Stance 4bus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    9h 10m
    £197–499

Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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 Vehicle Terminal, 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, Caithness General Hospital, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 10h 42m.

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