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 £30 - £45 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dingwall to Kirkwall is to line 27 bus and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs £140 - £360.

How far is it from Dingwall to Kirkwall?

The distance between Dingwall and Kirkwall is 133 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 6h 31m and costs £30 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m 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, line 27 bus, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Dingwall to Kirkwall by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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

Line 27 bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Bus Station Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
3h 52m
£140–358
Bus, ferry
cheapest
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
6h 31m
£30–43
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
8h 48m
£89–152
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
6h 55m
£156–421
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
8h 37m
£50–71

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132.7 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Dingwall to Kirkwall. However, you can take the line 27 bus to Bus Station Stance 1, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dingwall to West Tankerness Lane via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 6h 31m.

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