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How to get fromUllapool to Orkney Islandsby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ullapool to Orkney Islands by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry via Dingwall

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    1. Take the bus from High School to Council Buildingsbus bus 61
    2. Take the bus from Dingwall to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    8h 15m

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from High School to Council Buildingsbus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 50m

  3. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from High School to Bus Station Stance 6bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    5h 13m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from High School to Bus Station Stance 6bus bus 61
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h 12m

  5. Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from High School to Bus Station Stance 6bus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    8h 13m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£176Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 202.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Ullapool to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to Council Buildings, walk to Dingwall, take the bus to Scrabster Terminal Building, 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 High School to Quanterness Cottages via Council Buildings, Hill Street, Station, Dingwall, Wick, Wick Co-op, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 10h 50m.

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