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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Kirkwall is to train and ferry which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 2h 45m and costs £130 - £290.

How far is it from Forres to Kirkwall?

The distance between Forres and Kirkwall is 129 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Forres to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

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

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

Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
2h 45m
£139–286
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to WickInverness - Wick
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
10h 44m
£47–83
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
8h 15m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
4h 15m
Bus, ferry via Cumming Street
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
8h 50m
£53–74

Forres to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

12Weekly Services

8h 50mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 128.2 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Forres to Kirkwall. However, you can 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 train from Forres Station to West Tankerness Lane via Inverness, Union Street, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 8h 15m.

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