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How to get fromIverness to Kirkwallby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Iverness to Kirkwall by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    3h 5m
    £173–615

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Longman Road to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    6h 59m
    £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
    9h 32m
    £177–242

Iverness to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Iverness, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

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

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