What is the cheapest way to get from Dornoch to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Dornoch to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £17 - £23 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dornoch to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Dornoch to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs £170 - £600.

How far is it from Dornoch to Kirkwall?

The distance between Dornoch and Kirkwall is 129 miles.

How do I travel from Dornoch to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Dornoch to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 40m and costs £17 - £23.

How long does it take to get from Dornoch to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Dornoch to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 230+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Dornoch to Kirkwall - 2 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Dornoch to Kirkwall by bus, ferry, or plane

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Bus, ferry
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1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Ferry Terminalbus X99
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
5h 40m
£17–23
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
4h 18m
£179–562

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

£174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.3 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Dornoch to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to West Tankerness Lane. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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