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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Tain is to ferry and train which costs £45 - £100 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Tain is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs £150 - £300.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Tain?

The distance between Kirkwall and Tain is 136 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Tain without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Kirkwall to Tain, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 266+ hotels available in Tain.

Kirkwall to Tain - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Kirkwall to Tain 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 TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Asda Car ParkE6
5h 52m
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the train from Wick to TainWick - Inverness
8h 23m
£48–100
Fly, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)KOI - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Tain
5h 5m
£156–294

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

8Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Tain.

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Distance: 135.4 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Tain. 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 Asda Car Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Tain via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Co-Op, and Wick in around 8h 23m.

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