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

The cheapest way to get from Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands is to train and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs £150 - £420.

How far is it from Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Strathpeffer and Orkney Islands is 138 miles.

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

The best way to get from Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 42m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 214+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 61 bus

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

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Line 61 bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Station Stance 6bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
3h 51m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dingwall to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus Ember
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
7h 42m
£32–47
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
10h 4m
£91–157
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ABZ - KOI
6h 54m
£153–413
Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Station Stance 4bus 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
9h 17m
£53–74

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£132Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands.

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Distance: 137.1 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the line 61 bus to Bus Station Stance 6, walk to Inverness, 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 Square to Quanterness Cottages via Dingwall, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 7h 42m.

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