How long is the ferry from Scrabster to Orkney?
around 1 hour 30 minutes
The Scrabster Stromness ferry route connects Scotland with Orkney Islands. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Northlink Ferries. The crossing operates up to 21 times each week with sailing durations from around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Are Orkneys walkable?
Much of Orkney is low lying, making it an ideal place to pull on a pair of walking boots and tackle a trail or two. Our richly varied landscape ensures that even the shortest of walks can take you through a variety of habitats, each with its own unique vistas and soundscapes.
How long is the ferry ride from Scrabster Stromness to Orkney?
The crossing operates up to 21 times each week with sailing durations from around 1 hour 30 minutes. Scrabster Stromness sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information. For more information, please visit our Ferries from Scotland to Orkney Islands page.
Is there a ferry from Scotland to the Orkney Islands?
The Scrabster Stromness ferry route connects Scotland with Orkney Islands. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Northlink Ferries. The crossing operates up to 21 times each week with sailing durations from around 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to get to Orkney?
Ferry to Orkney. The Ferry from mainland only go to Mainland Orkney, you have to take other ferries from the main island to reach the other Orkney islands The Ferry to Orkney leaves from Scrabster (near Thurso) and arrives at Stromness (South West of Mainland Orkney).
Is there a ferry from Stromness to the Scottish mainland?
There is a ferry service from Stromness to the Scottish mainland via the port of Scrabster and operates around three times each day with a crossing time of around 1 hour and 30 minutes.