What is the cheapest way to get from Thurso Bay to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Thurso Bay to Orkney Islands is to ferry which costs £15 - £21 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thurso Bay to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Thurso Bay to Orkney Islands is to ferry which takes 1h 59m and costs £15 - £21.

Is there a direct ferry between Thurso Bay and Orkney Islands?

No, there is no direct ferry from Thurso Bay to Orkney Islands. However, there are services departing from Scrabster Ferry Terminal and arriving at Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Thurso Bay to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Thurso Bay and Orkney Islands is 38 miles.

How do I travel from Thurso Bay to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Thurso Bay to Orkney Islands without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 59m and costs £15 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Thurso Bay to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Thurso Bay to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 232+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Thurso Bay to Orkney Islands - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Thurso Bay to Orkney Islands by ferry, train, or plane

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Ferry
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1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
1h 59m
£16–21
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
7h 20m
£251–690

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

7Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 38.2 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Thurso Bay, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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