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 £60 - £95 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Rousay is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 28m and costs £160 - £320.

How far is it from Inverness to Rousay?

The distance between Inverness and Rousay is 178 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 bus and ferry which takes 7h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Inverness to Rousay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rousay?

There are 163+ hotels available in Rousay.

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

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

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

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry TerminalOf3
7h 8m
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry TerminalOf3
9h 30m
£64–94
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal
4h 28m
£160–314
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
3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry TerminalOf3
7h 19m
£75–102
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal
7h 2m
£149–397

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

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45 minAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Rousay.

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Distance: 177.2 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Rousay. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the taxi 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, Co-Op, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 9h 30m.

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