How far is it from Inverness to Scapa Flow?

The distance between Inverness and Scapa Flow is 122 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Scapa Flow without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Scapa Flow without a car is to bus and ferry and travel which takes 7h 33m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Scapa Flow?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Inverness to Scapa Flow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scapa Flow?

There are 172+ hotels available in Scapa Flow.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Scapa Flow by plane, unknown, 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, travel
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
2. Walk from Kirkwall (KOI) to Scapa Flow
2h 27m
Bus, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
3. Walk from Passenger Terminal to Scapa Flow
7h 33m
Train, ferry, travel via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
10h 2m
Train, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
3. Walk from Passenger Terminal to Scapa Flow
10h 4m
Bus, ferry, travel 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. Walk from Passenger Terminal to Scapa Flow
7h 44m

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 121.1 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Scapa Flow, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Scapa Flow. 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), then travel to Scapa Flow. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Scapa Flow via Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, and Passenger Terminal in around 7h 33m.

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