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How to get fromThurso to Sanday Islandby ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Thurso to Sanday Island by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Sanday Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of5
    6h 36m
    £22–32

  2. Line 80 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Ferry Terminalbus bus 80
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Sanday Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of5
    7h
    £37–41

Thurso to Sanday Island by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Sanday Orkney Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, Travel Centre, and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 6h 36m.

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