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How to get fromThurso to Scapa Flowby bus, unknown, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Thurso to Scapa Flow by bus, unknown, or ferry

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Car Parkbus bus 80 / ...
    2. Walk from Car Park to Scapa Flowunknown unknown
    1h 33m

  2. Ferry, travel

    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 Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of5
    3. Walk from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flowunknown unknown
    7h 25m

  3. Ferry, travel via Hamnavoe Estate

    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 Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of5
    3. Walk from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flowunknown unknown
    7h 55m

  4. Ferry, travel via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal

    1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of5
    3. Walk from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flowunknown unknown
    8h 23m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thurso to Scapa Flow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 43.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Scapa Flow, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Scapa Flow. However, you can take the bus to Car Park then travel to Scapa Flow. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Scapa Flow via Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, Travel Centre, Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 7h 25m.

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