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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Rousay is to train and ferry which costs £120 - £210 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Rousay is to train and fly and line 6 bus and ferry which takes 6h and costs £140 - £400.

How far is it from Inverness to Rousay?

The distance between Inverness and Rousay is 138 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Rousay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 15m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Inverness to Rousay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rousay?

There are 214+ hotels available in Rousay.

Inverness to Rousay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, line 6 bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Inverness to Rousay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, line 6 bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
6h
£143–393
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 Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of3
10h 15m
£128–205
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 Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
8h 45m
£162–424

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

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45 minAverage Duration

£135Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Rousay.

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Distance: 136.9 mi
Duration: 6h

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Rousay. 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, take the line 6 bus to Ferry terminal, walk to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal via Wick, Wick Co-op, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 10h 15m.

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