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

From Orkney Islands to Turriff by bus and ferry

To get from Orkney Islands to Turriff in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X10 bus from Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall 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 High Street, Turriff station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 55 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Orkney Islands may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Turriff on the Moovit app.

655min
Bus - X10X10
Ferry - NL2NL2
Bus - 3535
Walk to Turriff
Leaves from Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Orkney Islands
  • 2
    Bus - X10X10
    Wait for bus
    X10
    Stromness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Passenger Terminal, Hatston
    ID 6020710484
    9 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
    520 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Elgin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Turriff
    ID 630022462
    100 min
  • 10
    Walk to Turriff
    Walk to
    Turriff
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Orkney Islands to Turriff by bus and ferry via X10, NL2 and X35

To get from Orkney Islands to Turriff in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X10 bus from Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall station to Passenger Terminal, Hatston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the X35 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to High Street, Turriff station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 18 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Orkney Islands may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Turriff on the Moovit app.

678min
Bus - X10X10
Ferry - NL2NL2
Bus - X35X35
Walk to Turriff
Leaves from Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Orkney Islands
  • 2
    Bus - X10X10
    Wait for bus
    X10
    Stromness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Passenger Terminal, Hatston
    ID 6020710484
    9 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
    520 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - X35X35
    Wait for bus
    X35
    Banff
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Turriff
    ID 630022462
    83 min
  • 10
    Walk to Turriff
    Walk to
    Turriff
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Orkney Islands to Turriff

The distance between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Turriff, Scotland is approximately 274.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 655 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orkney Islands to Turriff 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 schedule from Orkney Islands to Turriff

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Orkney Islands to Turriff using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Orkney Islands) and destination (Turriff), 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Orkney Islands to Turriff by bus and ferry via X10, NL2 and X35

To get from Orkney Islands to Turriff in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X10 bus from Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall station to Passenger Terminal, Hatston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the X35 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to High Street, Turriff station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 18 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Orkney Islands may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Turriff on the Moovit app.

678min
Bus - X10X10
Ferry - NL2NL2
Bus - X35X35
Walk to Turriff
Leaves from Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Orkney Islands
  • 2
    Bus - X10X10
    Wait for bus
    X10
    Stromness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Passenger Terminal, Hatston
    ID 6020710484
    9 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
    520 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - X35X35
    Wait for bus
    X35
    Banff
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Turriff
    ID 630022462
    83 min
  • 10
    Walk to Turriff
    Walk to
    Turriff
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 655 minutes, using Bus line X10, Ferry line NL2, Bus line 35.

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

    The alternative route takes 678 minutes, using Bus line X10, Ferry line NL2, Bus line X35.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 10 hr 55 min.

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

    The X10 bus line goes from Stromness station near 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 Turriff in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Orkney Islands and Turriff in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 10 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the X10 bus from the Stromness stop near Orkney Islands in Scotland.

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

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

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