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How to get fromInverness Airport (INV) to Skara Braeby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Skara Brae by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    2h 38m
    £176–545

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    8h 59m
    £19–25

  3. Bus, ferry via Inverness Union Street

    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    8h 46m
    £31–43

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 35m
    £100–178

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£174Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Skara Brae.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 138.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Inverness Airport (INV), Scotland and Skara Brae, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness Airport (INV) to Skara Brae. However, you can fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Visitor Centre, then walk to Skara Brae. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Building to Skara Brae via Falcon Sq, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, and Visitor Centre in around 8h 46m.

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