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

The cheapest way to get from Invergordon to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £18 - £65 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Invergordon to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs £140 - £300.

How far is it from Invergordon to Kirkwall?

The distance between Invergordon and Kirkwall is 147 miles.

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

The best way to get from Invergordon to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 39m and costs £18 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Invergordon to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 178+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Invergordon to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Invergordon to Kirkwall by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Invergordon Castle Road to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus Ember
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
6h 39m
£19–65
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Invergordon to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
9h 3m
£53–103
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Invergordon to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
4h 49m
£140–293

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Invergordon to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 146.3 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Invergordon to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Invergordon to West Tankerness Lane via Wick, Wick Co-op, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 9h 3m.

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