What is the cheapest way to get from Dufftown to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Dufftown to Orkney Islands is to train and ferry which costs £50 - £85 and takes 13h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dufftown to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Dufftown to Orkney Islands is to line 36 bus and train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs £130 - £290.

How far is it from Dufftown to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Dufftown and Orkney Islands is 164 miles.

How do I travel from Dufftown to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Dufftown to Orkney Islands without a car is to bus and ferry via Duff Avenue which takes 10h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Dufftown to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Dufftown to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 167+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Dufftown to Orkney Islands - 5 ways to travel via train, line 36 bus, and plane

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

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Line 36 bus, train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from The Clock Tower to Duff Avenue
2. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
5h 4m
£136–286
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
13h 4m
£51–81
Bus, ferry via Duff Avenue
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
10h 43m
Line 36 bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from The Clock Tower to Duff Avenue
2. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
6h 38m
£119–345
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
11h 5m
£62–86

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

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45 minAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dufftown to Orkney Islands.

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Distance: 162.8 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Dufftown to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the line 36 bus to Duff Avenue, walk to Elgin, take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Clock Tower to Quanterness Cottages via Duff Avenue, Railway Station, Union Street, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 10h 43m.

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