What is the cheapest way to get from Iverness to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Iverness to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry via Bus Station Stance 3 which costs £19 - £25 and takes 7h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iverness to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Iverness to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs £170 - £600.

How far is it from Iverness to Kirkwall?

The distance between Iverness and Kirkwall is 122 miles.

How do I travel from Iverness to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Iverness to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 30m and costs £29 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Iverness to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Iverness to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 232+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Iverness to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
2h 40m
£174–554
Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
7h 46m
£19–25
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Inverness Longman Road to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus Ember
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
6h 30m
£29–40

Iverness to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

28Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 121.6 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

Loganair flies from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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