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

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There are 5 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Inverness 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 Airport to Invernesstrain train
    3h 23m
    £165–609

  2. Ferry, bus via Wick

    cheapest
    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
    8h 14m
    £34

  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
    8h 34m
    £175–240

  4. 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
    6h 7m
    £150–409

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    9h 5m
    £45–52

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Inverness. 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 Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport, then take the train to Inverness. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hospital Entrance to Bus Station Stance 3 via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Bus Terminal in around 8h 14m.

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