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

From Brora to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

To get from Brora to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X99 bus from Station Square, Brora station to Ferry Terminal, Scrabster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL1 ferry and finally take the X1 bus from Travel Centre, Stromness station to Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 41 min.

341min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X99X99
Ferry - NL1NL1
Bus - X1X1
Leaves from Station Square, Brora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Square, Brora
    ID 6700192
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 670086514
    128 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 9300SCR
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL1NL1
    Wait for ferry
    NL1
    Stromness
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness
    ID 9300SNS
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Travel Centre, Stromness
    ID 6020710304
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    St Margarets Hope
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall
    Ride to bus station
    Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710796
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Brora to Orkney Islands

The distance between Brora, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland is approximately 176.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 341 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brora to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Brora

Brora is located at Brora, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Station Square, Brora.

Train stations close to Brora:

  • Brora

Bus stations close to Brora:

  • Station Square, Brora
  • Fountain Square, Brora
  • Post Office, Brora

Public transport stations close to Orkney Islands, Scotland

Orkney Islands is located at Orkney Islands, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall.

Bus stations close to Orkney Islands:

  • Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall
  • Travel Centre, Kirkwall
  • Peerie Sea Loan, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Orkney Islands:

  • Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
  • Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
  • Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 341 minutes, using Bus line X99, Bus line NL1, Bus line X1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brora and Orkney Islands in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brora to Orkney Islands in Scotland?

    The X99 bus line goes from Station Square, Brora station near Brora to Scrabster station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Scrabster station near Orkney Islands in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Brora and Orkney Islands in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 5 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brora to get to Orkney Islands in Scotland?

    Get on the X99 bus from the Station Square, Brora stop near Brora in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brora and Orkney Islands in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Scrabster stop, which is closest to Orkney Islands in Scotland.

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