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Rail & Sail to the Nothern Isles

Rail, bus and ferry tickets with NorthLink ferries
What are the benefits?
  • Explore the beauty of the Orkney and Shetland Isles.
  • Great value all in one ticket.
How can I buy my ticket?
  • ScotRail Telesales on 08457 55 00 33.
  • At a staffed station.
  • On-train when boarding at a station where no booking facilities are available
When can I travel?
  • Monday to Friday on trains departing after 9.15 am and on any service at the weekend.
  • Outward travel must be made on the date shown on the ticket.
  • Return journeys must be made within one month of the outward journey.
Which routes can I travel on?
  • Available for Standard Class travel from any station in Scotland to and from the following destinations:
    • Kirkwall (Orkney Isles) via Aberdeen
    • Kirkwall (Orkney Isles) via Thurso and Scrabster
    • Lerwick (Shetland Isles) via Aberdeen
    • Stromness (Orkney Isles) via Thurso and Scrabster
  • A taxi transfer between Thurso and Scrabster is included as part of your ticket purchase.  To book your taxi, please call 01847 893 434 as soon as possible following your ticket purchase.
  • Available on all operator's services.
Do I need to book in advance?

No.

Is the ticket subject to availability?

Yes.

  • Subject to availibility based on ferry capacity only.

Sample Fares

From To Via Price
Glasgow Kirkwall Aberdeen £95.80
Edinburgh Kirkwall Thurso £108.90
Inverness Lerwick Aberdeen £93.80
Aberdeen Stromness  Thurso £88.70

Fares valid from 2 January 2012 until further notice.

ScotRail is operated by FirstGroup

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