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

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There are 5 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 16m
    £176–560

  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 Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    7h 17m
    £29–41

  3. 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 Wick - Inverness
    9h 49m
    £91–170

  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 29m
    £152–414

  5. Ferry, bus via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal

    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
    £46–52

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) once daily.

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