What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Inverness Airport (INV)?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Inverness Airport (INV) is to ferry and bus via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal which costs £36 and takes 10h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Inverness Airport (INV)?

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Inverness Airport (INV) is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs £170 - £550.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Inverness Airport (INV)?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Inverness Airport (INV) is 110 miles.

How do I travel from Orkney Islands to Inverness Airport (INV) without a car?

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Inverness Airport (INV) without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 21m and costs £30 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Orkney Islands to Inverness Airport (INV)?

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Orkney Islands to Inverness Airport (INV), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness Airport (INV)?

There are 1419+ hotels available in Inverness Airport (INV).

Orkney Islands to Inverness Airport (INV) - 4 ways to travel via train

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
1h 53m
£172–552
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
8h 21m
£31–43
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
11h 5m
£101–178
Ferry, bus via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
10h 23m
£36

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

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45 minAverage Duration

£174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 109.8 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Inverness Airport (INV), Scotland?

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

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