How to get from Orkney Islands to Banff by bus and ferry?

Orkney Islands to Banff - Bus Timetable

The X10 bus from Orkney Islands to Banff departs once a day at 22:55. The journey takes about 11 hr 42 min.

From Orkney Islands to Banff by bus and ferry

To get from Orkney Islands to Banff in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X10 bus from Long Stay Car Park, Hatston station to Passenger Terminal, Hatston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the 35 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Low Street, Banff station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 42 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Orkney Islands may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Banff on the Moovit app.

702min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X10X10
Ferry - NL2NL2
Bus - 3535
Leaves from Long Stay Car Park, Hatston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Long Stay Car Park, Hatston
    ID 6020710483
    1.7 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - X10X10
    Wait for bus
    X10
    Stromness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Passenger Terminal, Hatston
    ID 6020710484
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
    ID 9300KWH
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    465 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070051
    500 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Elgin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Low Street, Banff
    Ride to bus station
    Low Street, Banff
    ID 630021332
    140 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Orkney Islands to Banff

The distance between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Banff, Scotland is approximately 293.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 702 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orkney Islands to Banff by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry timetable from Orkney Islands to Banff

To check the bus and ferry timetable from Orkney Islands to Banff using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Orkney Islands) and destination (Banff), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Banff?

    The fastest way takes 702 minutes, using Bus line X10, Ferry line NL2, Bus line 35.

  • Is there a direct bus between Orkney Islands and Banff?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 11 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Orkney Islands to Banff?

    The X10 bus line goes from Long Stay Car Park, Hatston station near Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands to Passenger Terminal, Hatston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Passenger Terminal, Hatston station near Banff in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Orkney Islands to Banff by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands and Banff in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 11 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Orkney Islands to get to Banff?

    Get on the X10 bus from the Long Stay Car Park, Hatston stop near Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Orkney Islands and Banff?

    Get off the bus at the Passenger Terminal, Hatston stop, which is closest to Banff in Scotland.

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