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How to get fromThurso to Sumburghby ferry, plane, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Thurso to Sumburgh by ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane KOI - LSI
    5h 41m
    £189–725

  2. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane INV - LSI
    7h 59m
    £292–728

Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Sumburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Sumburgh. However, you can take the line 80 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, then fly to Lerwick (LSI). Alternatively, you can take the train to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, then fly to Lerwick (LSI).

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