There are 2 ways to get from Scrabster to Burwick by ferry, taxi, or bus
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Ferry, taxi
best- Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
- Take the taxi from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Burwick
2h 22m£84–109Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
- Take the bus from Travel Centre to Church Road EndX1
3h 20m£38–50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scrabster to Burwick is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £50 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Scrabster to Burwick is to ferry and taxi which takes 2h 22m and costs £80 - £110.
The distance between Scrabster and Burwick is 61 miles.
The best way to get from Scrabster to Burwick without a car is to ferry and taxi which takes 2h 22m and costs £80 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Scrabster to Burwick, including transfers.
There are 61+ hotels available in Burwick.
What companies run services between Scrabster, Scotland and Burwick, Orkney Islands, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Scrabster to Burwick. However, you can take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Burwick. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Burwick via Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, and Church Road End in around 3h 20m.
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- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Travel Centre to Church Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 845 600 0449
- info@northlinkferries.co.uk
- Website
- northlinkferries.co.uk
Ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.northlinkferries.co.uk/
- Low
- £13–17
- Peak
- £16–19
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- £70–90
Stromness Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1856 850 750
Orkney Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1856 875 511
Orkney Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1856 875000
Island Travel Orkney
- Phone
- +44 1856 494 737
Harbour Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7596 106 642
Abs Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7437 332 012
- Website
- abstaxi.co.uk
Craigies Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1856 878787
- Website
- craigiestaxis.co.uk
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