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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Inverness is to ferry and bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Inverness is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs £150 - £360.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Inverness?

The distance between Kirkwall and Inverness is 120 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Inverness without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 43m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Kirkwall to Inverness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1396+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Kirkwall to Inverness by plane, ferry, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
3h 18m
£156–352
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
7h 43m
£33–46
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
9h 53m
£99–174
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 1m
£162–430
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 Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
8h 52m
£53–62
Ferry, bus via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal #2
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
9h 4m
£67–82

Kirkwall to Inverness by bus and ferry

40Weekly Services

7h 43mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Inverness.

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Distance: 119.1 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) once daily.

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