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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Kirkwall is to train and ferry which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs £130 - £290.

How far is it from Inverness to Kirkwall?

The distance between Inverness and Kirkwall is 121 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Inverness to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Kirkwall by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
2h 42m
£139–283
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to WickInverness - Wick
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
9h 54m
£35–56
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
7h 3m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurie
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
5h 25m
£138–353
Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
7h 14m
£46–64

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120.1 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

Loganair flies from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) 6 times a week.

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