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How to get fromThurso to Faroe Islandsby ferry, plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Thurso to Faroe Islands by ferry, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Vágar Airport (FAE)plane plane KOI - FAE
    10h 34m
    $680–1,240

  2. Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    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 Vágar Airport (FAE)plane plane EDI - FAE
    12h 17m
    $342–790

  3. Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Vágar Airport (FAE)plane plane ABZ - FAE
    18h 54m
    $604–975

Kirkwall (KOI) to Vágar Airport (FAE) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$582Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499 km
  • Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Faroe Islands?

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Faroe Islands. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Post Office, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, then fly to Vágar Airport (FAE). Alternatively, you can take the train to Inverness, take the train to Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen Union Street, take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, then fly to Vágar Airport (FAE).

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