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Helmsdale to Orkney Islands

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3 h 39 min
142 km.
from $7
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Seven ways to Travel from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands

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Cheapest
By car (142 km)
3 h 39 min
142 km.
from $7
Other
Rideshare
3 h 39 min
142 km.
from $5.40
Bus, ferry via War Memorial, Bus, ferry via War Memorial
6 h 19 min
104 km.
from $47.59
Train, Ferry
7 h 4 min
104 km.
from $100.85
Bus, Plane
5 h 23 min
104 km.
from $320.67
Bus, Ferry
6 h 20 min
104 km.
from $67.91
Bus, ferry via Wick, Bus, ferry via Wick
6 h 44 min
104 km.
from $48.98

Transport providers

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$455.68

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Helmsdale to Wick
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$59.49

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.43

Bus operators

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from War Memorial to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52
Bus from Petrol Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.78–$30.38
Bus from Belgrave Hotel to Sir
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.99–$25.32
Bus from Belgrave Hotel to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry via War Memorial which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands is to bus and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $141.30 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Helmsdale and Orkney Islands is 157 km.

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

The best way to get from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands without a car is to bus and ferry via War Memorial which takes 6h 19m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 152+ hotels available in Orkney Islands. Prices start at $81.54 per night.
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