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How to get fromTain to Kirkwallby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Tain to Kirkwall by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Tain Asda to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    5h 49m
    £26–36

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tain to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    7h 58m
    £82–113

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    4h 42m
    £183–637

  4. Bus, ferry via Tain Post Office

    1. Take the bus from Tain Post Office to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    6h 4m
    £26–37

Tain to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Tain, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Tain to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Hornesquoy Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tain to Hornesquoy Road via Wick, Bus Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 7h 58m.

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