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How to get fromStrathpeffer to Orkney Islandsby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    4h 31m
    £153–567

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dingwall to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    7h 42m
    £33–45

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 3m
    £78–132

  4. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    7h 50m
    £187–417

Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 139.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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 bus to Tesco, walk to Council Buildings, take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the line 1 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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