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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Tain is to ferry and bus which costs £18 - £65 and takes 6h 7m.

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 10m 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 6h 7m and costs £18 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Kirkwall to Tain, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 208+ 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 Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Tain Asdabus Ember
6h 7m
£19–65
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 Taintrain Wick - Inverness
8h 24m
£58–106
Fly, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
5h 10m
£156–298

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Tain.

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Distance: 135.2 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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 Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Tain Asda. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Tain via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Terminal, and Wick in around 8h 24m.

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