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Orkney Islands to Scotland

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5 h 53 min
355 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Orkney Islands to Scotland

Composite routes from Orkney Islands to Scotland

Cheapest
5 h 53 min
Car
355 km.
from $19
Other
12 h 5 min
Ferry, bus via Aberdeen, Ferry, bus via Aberdeen
254 km.
from $71.09
11 h 55 min
Ferry, train via Aberdeen, Ferry, train via Aberdeen
254 km.
from $118.37
11 h 56 min
Ferry
252 km.
from $139.86
13 h 26 min
Ferry
252 km.
from $378.35

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
Megabus UK
Website
Stagecoach North Scotland
Website
FlixBus
Website
3h 55m
Every 2 hours
$27.85–$39.24
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Megabus UK
Website
3h 40m
Every 3 hours
$21.52–$30.38
[email protected]
Contact via email
Stagecoach North Scotland
Website
3h 49m
Once daily
$43.04–$55.69
01224591381
01224591381
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
Loganair
Website
Loganair
Website
50 min
Every day
$177.21–$379.73
Train operators
Found: 2
LNER
Website
ScotRail
Website
LNER
Website
2h 36m
Once daily
$120.25–$177.21
+44 345 722 5333
+44 345 722 5333
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ScotRail
Website
2h 37m
Hourly
$58.23–$126.58
+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
7h 15m
5 times a week
$30.38–$53.16
+44 845 600 0449
+44 845 600 0449
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Pentland Ferries
Website
1h 10m
3 times a day
$24.21
+44 (0)800 688 8998
+44 (0)800 688 8998
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Scotland is to ferry and bus via Aberdeen which costs $51.09 - $86.96 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Scotland is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $141.30 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Scotland?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Scotland is 217 km.

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

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Scotland without a car is to ferry and train via Aberdeen which takes 11h 55m and costs $76.09 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Orkney Islands to Scotland, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Orkney Islands and Scotland?

It is currently 01:02 at both, Orkney Islands and Scotland.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 160+ hotels available in Scotland. Prices start at $56.85 per night.
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