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

The cheapest way to get from Dingwall to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £18 - £65 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dingwall to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs £140 - £330.

How far is it from Dingwall to Kirkwall?

The distance between Dingwall and Kirkwall is 161 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dingwall to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 5m and costs £18 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Dingwall to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Dingwall to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Dingwall to Kirkwall by 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.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Dingwall to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus Ember
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
7h 5m
£19–65
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
9h 20m
£56–110
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dingwall to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
4h 46m
£142–324
Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
9h 35m
£52–74
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ABZ - KOI
7h 31m
£132–383

Dingwall to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

2Weekly Services

7h 5mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dingwall to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 160.1 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Dingwall to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dingwall to West Tankerness Lane via Wick, Wick Co-op, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 9h 20m.

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