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5 h 18 min
272 km.
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Nairn, Great Britain → Orkney Islands, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairn to Orkney Islands

Composite routes from Nairn to Orkney Islands

Cheapest
5 h 18 min
Car
272 km.
from $14
Other
8 h 30 min
Bus, Ferry
164 km.
from $110.17
9 h 51 min
Train, Ferry
164 km.
from $244.70
5 h 18 min
Train, Plane
165 km.
from $238.97

Transport providers

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$455.68
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$367.08

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$139.24
Train from Nairn to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$34.18–$75.95

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

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:
$23.43

Bus operators

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.77–$54.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nairn to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairn to Orkney Islands is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $119.57 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Nairn to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Nairn and Orkney Islands is 195 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairn to Orkney Islands without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 30m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Nairn 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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