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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, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tesco to Bus Station Stance 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    4h 37m
    £173–617

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dingwall to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    7h 48m
    £32–45

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    8h 52m
    £167–232

  4. Bus, ferry via Wick

    1. Take the bus from Dingwall to Wick Co-opbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    9h
    £48–54

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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 Bus Station Stance 1, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport, 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 Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Hornesquoy Road via Dingwall, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 7h 48m.

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