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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Dingwall is to ferry and bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 52m.

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 4h 51m and costs £140 - £400.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Dingwall?

The distance between Kirkwall and Dingwall is 160 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 52m and costs £30 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Kirkwall to Dingwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1146+ hotels available in Dingwall.

Kirkwall to Dingwall - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Kirkwall to Dingwall by ferry, bus, 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.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Dingwallbus Ember
6h 52m
£31–44
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the train from Wick to Dingwalltrain Wick - Inverness
7h 59m
£134–205
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Dingwalltrain
4h 51m
£144–397
Ferry, bus via Wick
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Dingwallbus Ember
7h 53m
£51–59
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
7h 32m
£160–430

Kirkwall to Dingwall by bus and ferry

7Weekly Services

6h 52mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Dingwall.

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Distance: 159.4 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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 Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Dingwall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Dingwall via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, and Wick in around 7h 59m.

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