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How to get fromThurso to Scapa Flowby ferry, unknown, train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Thurso to Scapa Flow by ferry, unknown, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, travel

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    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    2. Walk from Passenger Terminal to Scapa Flowunknown
    4h 10m

  2. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeINV - KOI
    3. Walk from Kirkwall (KOI) to Scapa Flowunknown
    6h 50m

  3. Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeABZ - KOI
    4. Walk from Kirkwall (KOI) to Scapa Flowunknown
    9h 32m

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Scapa Flow, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Scapa Flow. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, take the bus to Passenger Terminal, then travel to Scapa Flow. Alternatively, you can take the train 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), then travel to Scapa Flow.

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