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

From Rothienorman to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

To get from Rothienorman to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 308 bus from Gordon Place, Rothienorman station to Town Hall, Inverurie station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 10 bus and finally take the NL2 ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 hr 1 min.

841min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 308308
Bus - 1010
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Orkney Islands
Leaves from Gordon Place, Rothienorman

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gordon Place, Rothienorman
    ID 630024711
    160 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 308308
    Wait for bus
    308
    Inverurie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Hall, Inverurie
    ID 630030262
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Aberdeen
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070041
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    530 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
    ID 9300KWH
    390 min
  • 9
    Walk to Orkney Islands
    Walk to
    Orkney Islands
    2.7 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rothienorman to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry via 308, 9 and NL2

To get from Rothienorman to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 308 bus from Gordon Place, Rothienorman station to Town Hall, Inverurie station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the NL2 ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 hr 1 min.

841min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 308308
Bus - 99
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Orkney Islands
Leaves from Gordon Place, Rothienorman

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gordon Place, Rothienorman
    ID 630024711
    160 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 308308
    Wait for bus
    308
    Inverurie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Hall, Inverurie
    ID 630030262
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Aberdeen
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070061
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    520 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
    ID 9300KWH
    390 min
  • 9
    Walk to Orkney Islands
    Walk to
    Orkney Islands
    2.7 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rothienorman to Orkney Islands

The distance between Rothienorman, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland is approximately 263.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 841 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rothienorman 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 Rothienorman

Rothienorman is located at Rothienorman, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Gordon Place, Rothienorman.

Bus stations close to Rothienorman:

  • Gordon Place, Rothienorman
  • Station Road, Rothienorman
  • Cormack Park, Rothienorman

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
  • Supermarkets, Kirkwall
  • Travel Centre, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Orkney Islands:

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

Alternative route from Rothienorman to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry via 308, 9 and NL2

To get from Rothienorman to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 308 bus from Gordon Place, Rothienorman station to Town Hall, Inverurie station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the NL2 ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 hr 1 min.

841min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 308308
Bus - 99
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Orkney Islands
Leaves from Gordon Place, Rothienorman

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gordon Place, Rothienorman
    ID 630024711
    160 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 308308
    Wait for bus
    308
    Inverurie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Hall, Inverurie
    ID 630030262
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Aberdeen
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070061
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    520 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
    ID 9300KWH
    390 min
  • 9
    Walk to Orkney Islands
    Walk to
    Orkney Islands
    2.7 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 841 minutes, using Bus line 308, Bus line 10, Bus line NL2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rothienorman to Orkney Islands?

    The alternative route takes 841 minutes, using Bus line 308, Bus line 9, Bus line NL2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rothienorman 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 14 hr 1 min.

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

    The 308 bus line goes from Gordon Place, Rothienorman station near Rothienorman to Inverurie station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Inverurie station near Orkney Islands in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Rothienorman and Orkney Islands in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 14 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the 308 bus from the Gordon Place, Rothienorman stop near Rothienorman in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Inverurie station, which is closest to Orkney Islands in Scotland.