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655 km.
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Stranraer, Great Britain → Orkney Islands, Great Britain

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

Composite routes from Stranraer to Orkney Islands

Cheapest
9 h 39 min
Car
655 km.
from $36
Other
5 h 50 min
Train, Plane
470 km.
from $442.77
14 h 18 min
470 km.
from $103.09
14 h 56 min
Bus, Ferry
468 km.
from $181.74
7 h 33 min
Train, Plane
470 km.
from $449.75
22 h 11 min
Plane
470 km.
from $489.76
14 h 27 min
470 km.
from $170.74
14 h 34 min
Train, Ferry
471 km.
from $236.22

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Dundee
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52
Bus from Dundee to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

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

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$88.60

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.05–$51.90
Train from Ayr to Paisley
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$32.91
Train from Ayr to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$32.91
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$35.44
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$126.58
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$82.28

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76
Plane from Campbeltown to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
21h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$696.18

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry via Aberdeen which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 14h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Orkney Islands is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $184.78 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Stranraer to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Stranraer and Orkney Islands is 514 km.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Orkney Islands without a car is to bus and ferry via Aberdeen which takes 14h 18m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Stranraer 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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