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

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There are 4 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Inverness by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    3h 36m
    £165–609

  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 Ember
    7h 21m
    £28–40

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train
    10h 4m
    £86–140

  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 5m
    £160–409

Orkney Islands to Inverness by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 6 times a week.

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