What is the cheapest way to get from Cromarty to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Cromarty to Kirkwall is to taxi and train and ferry which costs £140 - £220 and takes 7h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cromarty to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Cromarty to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs £140 - £300.

How far is it from Cromarty to Kirkwall?

The distance between Cromarty and Kirkwall is 172 miles.

How do I travel from Cromarty to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Cromarty to Kirkwall without a car is to taxi and bus and ferry which takes 6h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cromarty to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Cromarty to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Cromarty to Kirkwall - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, ferry, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Cromarty to Shandwick Inn Road End
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Inn Road End to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
6h 42m
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Hall to Bus Station Stance 4
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
6h 59m
£125–368
Taxi, train, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Cromarty to Invergordon
2. Take the train from Invergordon to Wick
3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
7h 41m
£146–218
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Victoria Hall to Bus Station Stance 4
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
4h 16m
£146–293

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

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45 minAverage Duration

£130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.9 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Cromarty to Kirkwall. However, you can take the taxi to Shandwick Inn Road End, take the bus to Ferry 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 the taxi to Invergordon, take the train to Wick, take the taxi to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry terminal, then take the bus to Hornesquoy Road.

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