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

Composite routes from Tain to Orkney Islands

Cheapest
4 h 24 min
Car
196 km.
from $10
Other
7 h 19 min
Bus, Ferry
144 km.
from $87.02
8 h 27 min
Train, Ferry
144 km.
from $139.96
4 h 55 min
Train, Plane
145 km.
from $297.74
7 h 57 min
Train, Plane
145 km.
from $280.33

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:
$227.84–$468.34
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 Tain to Wick
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$107.59
Train from Tain to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$18.99–$40.50
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$37.97–$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

Bus operators

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Cathedral Square to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.11–$39.24

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which costs $51.09 - $70.65 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Orkney Islands is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $163.04 - $326.09 .

How far is it from Tain to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Tain and Orkney Islands is 216 km.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Orkney Islands without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 19m and costs $51.09 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Tain 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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