What is the cheapest way to get from Scrabster to Mainland?

The cheapest way to get from Scrabster to Mainland is to ferry which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scrabster to Mainland?

The fastest way to get from Scrabster to Mainland is to ferry which takes 1h 30m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct ferry between Scrabster and Mainland?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Scrabster Ferry Terminal and arriving at Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Scrabster to Mainland?

The distance between Scrabster and Mainland is 26 miles.

How do I travel from Scrabster to Mainland without a car?

The best way to get from Scrabster to Mainland without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 30m and costs £13 - £19.

How long does it take to get from Scrabster to Mainland?

The ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where can I stay near Mainland?

There are 177+ hotels available in Mainland.

Scrabster to Mainland - one way to travel via ferry

There is 1 way to get from Scrabster to Mainland by ferry

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1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
1h 30m
£13–19

Scrabster to Mainland by ferry

40Weekly Ferries

1h 30mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 26 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Scrabster, Scotland and Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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