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 32m and costs £120 - £290.

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 £26 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Forres to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 188+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Forres to Orkney Islands - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 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 Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
3h 32m
£128–290
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus Ember
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
8h 49m
£26–78
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
11h 20m
£42–68
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Forres to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ABZ - KOI
5h
£101–340
Bus, ferry via Cumming Street
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
9h 24m
£53–74
Bus, ferry via Wick
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
10h 14m
£59–76

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

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45 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 128.6 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 8h 49m.

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