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Stornoway to Orkney Islands

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9 h 29 min
353 km.
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Stornoway, Great Britain → Orkney Islands, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Stornoway to Orkney Islands

Cheapest
9 h 29 min
Car
353 km.
from $19
Other
13 h 9 min
Ferry, Bus
212 km.
from $147.48
12 h 29 min
Ferry, Taxi, Train
212 km.
from $340.52
8 h 38 min
Ferry, Plane
215 km.
from $306.37
13 h 19 min
Ferry, bus via Inverness, Ferry, bus via Inverness
214 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$27.85

D + E Coaches

Phone:
01463 222 444
Email:
Website:
decoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Filling
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week

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:
$43.04–$55.69

Caledonian MacBrayne

Phone:
+44 (0)1475 650 397
Email:
Website:
calmac.co.uk
Other from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.56–$15.82

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Stornoway Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$354.42–$1,202.49
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$468.34

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Lairg to Wick
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$88.60

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:
$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 Stornoway to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Stornoway to Orkney Islands is to ferry and bus which costs $86.96 - $119.57 and takes 13h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stornoway to Orkney Islands is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $304.35 - $1032.61 .

How far is it from Stornoway to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Stornoway and Orkney Islands is 227 km.

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

The best way to get from Stornoway to Orkney Islands without a car is to ferry and taxi and train which takes 12h 29m and costs $195.65 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Stornoway to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Which airlines fly from Stornoway Airport Airport to Kirkwall Airport?

Loganair offers flights from Stornoway Airport Airport to Kirkwall Airport.

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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