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

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There are 4 ways to get from Invergordon to Kirkwall by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Invergordon Castle Road to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    5h 46m
    £27–38

  2. Bus, ferry via Cathedral Square

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    8h 4m
    £21–27

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Invergordon to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    8h 9m
    £84–143

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Invergordon to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    4h 14m
    £191–585

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£174Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Invergordon to Kirkwall.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 146.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Invergordon to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Terminal Building, 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 a train from Invergordon to Orcadian Office via Wick, Wick Co-op, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 8h 9m.

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