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

The cheapest way to get from Invergordon to Kirkwall is to train and ferry which costs £90 - £160 and takes 7h 11m.

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 11m and costs £150 - £300.

How far is it from Invergordon to Kirkwall?

The distance between Invergordon and Kirkwall is 148 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 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Invergordon to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 5 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 Park School to Ferry TerminalE6
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
6h 17m
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Invergordon to WickInverness - Wick
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
7h 11m
£92–151
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Invergordon to Inverness
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
4h 11m
£152–297
Bus, ferry via Wick
1. Take the bus from Park School to Co-OpE6
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
7h 5m
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Invergordon to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
6h 54m
£131–372

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

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45 minAverage Duration

£130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.9 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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 Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Hornesquoy Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Invergordon to Hornesquoy Road via Wick, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 7h 11m.

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