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

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There are 4 ways to get from Tain to Orkney Islands by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tain Asda to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    5h 31m
    £26–37

  2. Bus, ferry via Cathedral Square

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    6h 56m
    £19–25

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tain to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    7h 53m
    £78–132

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    5h 3m
    £197–595

Tain to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Tain to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 132.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Tain to Orkney Islands. However, you can 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 train from Tain to Quanterness Cottages via Wick, Wick Co-op, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 7h 53m.

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