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How to get fromKirkwall to Dunrobin Castleby ferry, bus, train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirkwall to Dunrobin Castle by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Dunrobin StationbusX99
    6h 39m
    £35–48

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry TerminalferryPf1
    2. Take the train from Wick to Dunrobin CastletrainWick - Inverness
    7h 40m
    £51–86

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)planeKOI - INV
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Dunrobin Stationbus
    5h 34m
    £152–300

  4. Ferry, bus via Station Square

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Station SquarebusE6
    6h 49m
    £36–49

  5. Ferry, bus via Wick

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry TerminalferryPf1
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Dunrobin StationbusX99
    7h 8m
    £40–48

Kirkwall to Dunrobin Castle by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Dunrobin Castle, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Dunrobin Castle. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Dunrobin Station, then walk to Dunrobin Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Dunrobin Castle via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Terminal, Wick, and Dunrobin Castle in around 7h 40m.

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