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 £20 - £70 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands is to bus and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs £140 - £290.

How far is it from Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Strathpeffer and Orkney Islands is 163 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 8h 13m and costs £20 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 192+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
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
8h 13m
£20–68
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 35m
£55–113
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Station Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
5h 13m
£144–289
Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Station Stance 1bus 27 / ...
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 48m
£53–74
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Station Stance 1bus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ABZ - KOI
8h 16m
£123–364

Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

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8h 13mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Strathpeffer to Orkney Islands.

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Distance: 161.8 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

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, take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Quanterness Cottages. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Quanterness Cottages via Station, Dingwall, Wick, Wick Co-op, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 10h 35m.

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