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How to get fromDingwall to Kirkwallby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Dingwall to Kirkwall by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Dingwall to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    6h 41m
    £28–39

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    7h 54m
    £169–226

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dingwall to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    4h 33m
    £173–620

Dingwall to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Dingwall, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dingwall to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the line 7 bus to West Tankerness Lane. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dingwall to West Tankerness Lane via Wick, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 7h 54m.

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