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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballater to Orkney Islands

Composite routes from Ballater to Orkney Islands

Cheapest
6 h 20 min
Car
361 km.
from $19
Other
5 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
216 km.
from $299.54
9 h 48 min
Bus, Ferry
216 km.
from $75.30
11 h 56 min
Taxi, Train, Ferry
216 km.
from $446.09
14 h 16 min
216 km.
from $102.85

Transport providers

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Aberdeen Coach Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Golf Road to Union
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.04–$55.69

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
55 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 Insch to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Aberdeen to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$53.16
Other from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness
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 Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.21

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which costs $41.30 - $70.65 and takes 9h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballater to Orkney Islands is to bus and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Ballater to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Ballater and Orkney Islands is 287 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballater to Orkney Islands without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 48m and costs $41.30 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Ballater to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 151+ hotels available in Orkney Islands. Prices start at $84.29 per night.
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