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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of1
    7h 28m
    £30–43

  2. Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of1
    7h 39m
    £18–26

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of1
    9h 59m
    £97–169

  4. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 44m
    £183–568

Inverness to Hoy by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Hoy. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Terminal Building, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal via Wick, Wick Co-op, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 9h 59m.

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