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3 h 10 min
138 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands

Composite routes from Helmsdale to Orkney Islands

Cheapest
3 h 10 min
Car
138 km.
from $7
Other
6 h 19 min
Bus, ferry via War Memorial, Bus, ferry via War Memorial
104 km.
from $47.59
7 h 4 min
Train, Ferry
104 km.
from $100.85
5 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
104 km.
from $320.67
6 h 20 min
Bus, Ferry
104 km.
from $67.91
6 h 44 min
Bus, ferry via Wick, Bus, ferry via Wick
104 km.
from $48.98

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Loganair
Website
Loganair
Website
45 min
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$139.24–$455.68
Train operators
Found: 1
ScotRail
Website
ScotRail
Website
1h 46m
3 times a day
$27.85–$59.49
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 2
NorthLink Ferries
Website
Pentland Ferries
Website
NorthLink Ferries
Website
1h 30m
3 times a day
$18.99–$27.85
+44 845 600 0449
+44 845 600 0449
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Pentland Ferries
Website
1h 10m
3 times a day
$23.43
+44 (0)800 688 8998
+44 (0)800 688 8998
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 1
Stagecoach North Scotland
Website
Stagecoach North Scotland
Website
1h 24m
6 times a week
$15.19–$21.52
01224591381
01224591381
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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