What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 12h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is to drive which takes 7h 38m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Scrabster Ferry Terminal. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Ferry Terminal via John Dobson Street, George Street and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

How far is it from Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

The distance between Durham and Scrabster Ferry Terminal is 458 miles. The road distance is 387 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal bus from?

Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Train or bus from Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

The best way to get from Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is to bus via John Dobson Street which takes 12h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal bus arrive?

Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Durham and Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

Scrabster Ferry Terminal is 1h ahead of Durham. It is currently 5:33 AM in Durham and 6:33 AM in Scrabster Ferry Terminal.

Can I drive from Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is 387 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal.

Where can I stay near Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

There are 90+ hotels available in Scrabster Ferry Terminal.

Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
10h 57m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station598
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
12h 46m
£64–98
Bus via John Dobson Street
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
12h 1m
Drive 384.7 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal384.7 mi
7h 38m
£97–139
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
8h 53m
£208–470
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 18m
£73–166
Fly Newcastle to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)NCL - INV
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
12h 4m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
10h 41m
Fly Newcastle to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)NCL - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
13h 26m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
13h 13m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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1h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 454.9 mi
Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Scrabster Ferry Terminal via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, Union Street, and Ferry Terminal in around 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham to Scrabster Ferry Terminal via Edinburgh Waverley, Inverness, and Thurso in around 11h 18m.

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