What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is to train and ferry which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is to train and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs £120 - £280.

How far is it from Inverness to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

The distance between Inverness and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is 120 miles.

What is the time difference between Inverness and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is 1h ahead of Inverness. It is currently 6:50 AM in Inverness and 7:50 AM in Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

There are 164+ hotels available in Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal.

Inverness to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal - 5 ways to travel via train

Q: How do I travel from Inverness to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 34m and costs .

Q: How long does it take to get from Inverness to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Inverness to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, including transfers.

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

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

Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
3h 12m
£129–272
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
10h 12m
£35–55
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 34m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
6h 1m
£118–355
Bus, ferry via Hornesquoy Road
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
8h 1m
£46–64

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

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45 minAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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Distance: 119.7 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Kirkwall 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 bus to Travel Centre, then walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, and Travel Centre in around 7h 34m.

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