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360 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Orkney Islands to Scotland

Composite routes from Orkney Islands to Scotland

Cheapest
6 h 20 min
Car
360 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

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Stirling
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

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 Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$379.73
Plane from Kirkwall to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76
Plane from Kirkwall to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04
Plane from Kirkwall to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$468.34

Train operators

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Stirling
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$120.25–$177.21

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$126.58
Train from Wick to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Inverness to Stirling
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$126.58
Train from Stirling to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$22.78

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.38–$53.16
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 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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