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How to get fromInverness to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminalby plane, bus, ferry or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Inverness to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, line 2 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeINV - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry Terminalbus
    4h 3m
    £142–289

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Inverness to WicktrainInverness - Wick
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    9h 47m
    £34–54

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalbusE6
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    7h 16m

  4. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeABZ - KOI
    6h 46m
    £121–361

  5. Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochrytrain
    2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airportbus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeEDI - KOI
    7h 51m

  6. Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalbusX99
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    7h 27m
    £45–62

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal. 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, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, walk to Travel Centre, then take the line 2 bus to Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 7h 16m.

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