What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Flotta?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Flotta is to train and ferry which costs £50 - £80 and takes 10h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Flotta?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Flotta is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 6m and costs £160 - £320.

How far is it from Inverness to Flotta?

The distance between Inverness and Flotta is 174 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Flotta without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Flotta without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 46m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Flotta?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Inverness to Flotta, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Flotta?

There are 169+ hotels available in Flotta.

Inverness to Flotta - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Flotta 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 Union Street to Ferry Terminalbus E6
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
3. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of2
7h 46m
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
3. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of2
10h 17m
£54–80
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
5h 6m
£164–314
Bus, ferry via Wick
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus X99
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
3. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of2
8h 56m
£100–126
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ABZ - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
7h 56m
£143–387

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 Inverness to Flotta.

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Distance: 173.3 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Flotta, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Flotta. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminal via Wick, Co-Op, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 10h 17m.

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