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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Mainland is to train and ferry which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Mainland is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs £140 - £370.

How far is it from Inverness to Mainland?

The distance between Inverness and Mainland is 115 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Mainland without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Inverness to Mainland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mainland?

There are 151+ hotels available in Mainland.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Mainland 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 15m
£148–370
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
8h 29m
£31–49
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
5h 58m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
4h 57m
£115–352
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
6h 9m
£42–57

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 114.7 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

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

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