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How to get fromKirkwall to Forresby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirkwall to Forres by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cumming Streetbus bus
    3h 57m
    £169–612

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus bus
    9h 1m
    £35–50

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    9h 48m
    £184–256

  4. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus bus
    4h 54m
    £131–346

  5. Ferry, bus via Wick

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    9h 36m
    £43–50

Kirkwall to Forres by bus and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Forres. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the bus to Cumming Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hospital Entrance to Forres via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 1m.

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