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 line 27 bus which takes 3h 52m and costs £140 - £360.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Dingwall?

The distance between Kirkwall and Dingwall is 134 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 3h 52m to get from Kirkwall to Dingwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1092+ hotels available in Dingwall.

Kirkwall to Dingwall - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, line 27 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Kirkwall to Dingwall by plane, 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 to Inverness Dalcross Airport, line 27 bus
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 1 to Hill Streetbus
3h 52m
£140–358
Ferry, bus
cheapest
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
£132–203
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
6h 51m
£156–421
Ferry, bus via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Dingwallbus Ember
8h 23m
£51–59

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132.8 mi
Duration: 3h 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 Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 1, then take the line 27 bus to Hill Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayre Hotel to Dingwall via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 6h 52m.

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