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How to get fromInvergordon to Orkney Islandsby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    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 39m
    £27–38

  2. 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 8m
    £80–136

  3. 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
    £190–633

  4. Bus, ferry via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Invergordon Castle Road to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    7h 51m
    £44–49

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£180Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Invergordon to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 143.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Invergordon, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Invergordon to Orkney Islands. 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 Quanterness Cottages. Alternatively, you can take a train from Invergordon to Quanterness Cottages via Wick, Wick Co-op, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 8h 8m.

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