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Orkney Islands to Loch Ness

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5 h 23 min
277 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Orkney Islands to Loch Ness

Composite routes from Orkney Islands to Loch Ness

Cheapest
5 h 23 min
Car
277 km.
from $15
Other
5 h
Bus, Plane
206 km.
from $282.90
9 h 34 min
Ferry
207 km.
from $115.92
10 h 37 min
Ferry, Train, Bus
207 km.
from $251.71
7 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
206 km.
from $269.29

Transport providers

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Public
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Bus from King Street to Public
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$55.69

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Kirkwall to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$468.34
Plane from Kirkwall to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$379.73

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Wick to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$94.93

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.21

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Loch Ness?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Loch Ness is to ferry and bus which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 9h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Loch Ness?

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Loch Ness is to fly and bus which takes 5h and costs $152.17 - $304.35 .

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Loch Ness?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Loch Ness is 246 km.

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

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Loch Ness without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Orkney Islands to Loch Ness?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Orkney Islands to Loch Ness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 891+ hotels available in Loch Ness. Prices start at $43.35 per night.
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