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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Aviemoreby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Aviemore by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    4h 55m
    £186–588

  2. Ferry, bus via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Stationbus bus
    8h 45m
    £20–30

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aviemore stationbus bus
    8h 34m
    £35–51

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    11h 27m
    £106–198

  5. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    6h 54m
    £193–482

  6. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    6h 49m
    £226–527

  7. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    7h 38m
    £156–447

Orkney Islands to Aviemore by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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 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 Aviemore station via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Terminal Building, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 34m.

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