What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Dingwall?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Dingwall is to ferry and train which costs £50 - £110 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Dingwall?

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Dingwall is to fly and train which takes 6h 37m and costs £110 - £350.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Dingwall?

The distance between Kirkwall and Dingwall is 161 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkwall to Dingwall without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Dingwall without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kirkwall to Dingwall?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Kirkwall to Dingwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1044+ hotels available in Dingwall.

Kirkwall to Dingwall - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Kirkwall to Dingwall by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to TescoE6
6h 40m
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the train from Wick to DingwallWick - Inverness
9h 3m
£53–110
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)KOI - INV
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Tesco
4h 5m
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)KOI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
6h 37m
£117–349

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

5Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Dingwall.

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Distance: 160.1 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Dingwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Dingwall. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Tesco. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Dingwall via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Co-Op, and Wick in around 9h 3m.

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