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How to get fromInverness to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminalby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Inverness Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    3h 24m
    £167–609

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    7h 12m
    £29–40

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    8h 42m
    £176–237

  4. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    6h 6m
    £160–406

  5. Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    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
    7h
    £195–495

Inverness to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal. However, 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, then walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal via Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, and Peerie Sea Loan in around 7h 12m.

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