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

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There are 6 ways to get from Forres to Kirkwall by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Forres to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    4h 12m
    £122–337

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    8h 13m
    £42–64

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 42m
    £104–193

  4. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    3h 50m
    £150–346

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Forres to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    7h 7m
    £252–579

  6. Bus, ferry via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h 6m
    £54–77

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Forres to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forres to West Tankerness Lane via Inverness, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 8h 13m.

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