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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Forres is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Forres is to fly and train which takes 3h 26m and costs £140 - £390.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Forres?

The distance between Kirkwall and Forres is 129 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Forres without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 33m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Kirkwall to Forres, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 444+ hotels available in Forres.

Kirkwall to Forres - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Kirkwall to Forres by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Forres Stationtrain
3h 26m
£140–390
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 Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
8h 33m
£42–65
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 Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
9h 50m
£154–245
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
4h 48m
£112–337
Ferry, bus via Supermarkets
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
9h 18m
£58–86
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 Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
9h 45m
£70–87

Kirkwall to Forres by bus and ferry

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9h 45mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.3 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Forres. 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, then take the train to Forres Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayre Hotel to Forres Station via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Inverness Union Street, and Inverness in around 8h 33m.

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