What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Aviemore?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Aviemore is to ferry and bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Aviemore?

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Aviemore is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs £150 - £600.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Aviemore?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Aviemore is 153 miles.

How do I travel from Orkney Islands to Aviemore without a car?

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Aviemore without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Orkney Islands to Aviemore?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Orkney Islands to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 482+ hotels available in Aviemore.

Orkney Islands to Aviemore - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Aviemore by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
4h 54m
£152–581
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Stationbus
8h 28m
£33–49
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
10h 14m
£182–262
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
6h 57m
£255–564
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
6h 57m
£197–477
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
7h 40m
£187–431

Orkney Islands to Aviemore by bus and ferry

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8h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.3 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Aviemore, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Aviemore. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 1 bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport, take the train to Inverness, then take the train to Aviemore. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Station via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 28m.

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