Rome2Rio

How to get fromInverness to Egilsayby train, bus, ferry, or plane

Find Transport to Egilsay

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Egilsay by train, bus, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    4. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Egilsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of3
    10h 42m
    £153–226

  2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Egilsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 29m
    £162–617

  3. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Egilsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 12m
    £185–414

  4. Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    4. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Egilsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 24m
    £200–503

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£144Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Inverness to Egilsay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 242.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Egilsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Egilsay. However, you can take the train to Wick, walk to Caithness General Hospital, take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Egilsay Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the line 1 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the line 6 bus to Ferry terminal, walk to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Egilsay Orkney Ferry Terminal.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides