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

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

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  1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    2h 38m
    £165–607

  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
    5h 58m
    £27–38

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    8h 41m
    £85–135

  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
    5h 21m
    £158–404

Inverness to Mainland by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

Loganair flies from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) 6 times a week.

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