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How to get fromKirkwall to Achmelvichby ferry, train, taxi, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, train, taxi

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    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the train from Wick to Lairgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lairg to Achmelvichtaxi taxi
    8h 52m
    £282–362

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Dingwallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dingwall Council Buildings to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Youth Hostelbus bus 809
    11h 13m

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Youth Hostelbus bus
    8h

Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Achmelvich. However, you can take the bus to Ferry terminal, walk to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the line 77 bus to Bus Terminal, walk to Wick, take the train to Lairg, then take the taxi to Achmelvich. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayre Hotel to Youth Hostel via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Dingwall, Dingwall Council Buildings, and Ferry Terminal in around 11h 13m.

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