What is the cheapest way to get from Forres to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Orkney Islands is to train and ferry which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forres to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Forres to Orkney Islands is to train and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs £130 - £280.

How far is it from Forres to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Forres and Orkney Islands is 129 miles.

How do I travel from Forres to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Forres to Orkney Islands without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 49m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Forres to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Forres to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 167+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Forres to Orkney Islands 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
3h 36m
£130–272
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
11h 20m
£42–68
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 49m
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
5h 1m
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
9h 24m
£53–74

Forres to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

3Weekly Services

9h 24mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Forres to Orkney Islands.

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Distance: 128.6 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Forres, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Forres to Orkney Islands. 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 Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forres Station to Quanterness Cottages via Inverness, Union Street, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 8h 49m.

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