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How to get fromTongue to Orkney Islandsby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Tongue to Orkney Islands by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Kirkiboll Road End to Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus 803
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    5h 39m

  2. Bus, ferry via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Kirkiboll Road End to Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus 803
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    6h 34m

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  • Distance: 89.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Tongue, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Tongue to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to Royal Bank of Scotland, 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, then take the bus to Quanterness Cottages. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirkiboll Road End to Quanterness Cottages via Royal Bank of Scotland, Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 6h 34m.

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