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

The cheapest way to get from Mainland to Inverness is to ferry and train which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainland to Inverness is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs £130 - £280.

How far is it from Mainland to Inverness?

The distance between Mainland and Inverness is 115 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mainland to Inverness without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Mainland to Inverness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1207+ hotels available in Inverness.

Mainland to Inverness - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Mainland 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)KOI - INV
1h 48m
£138–271
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the train from Wick to InvernessWick - Inverness
8h 28m
£31–59
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
5h 56m
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)KOI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4h 23m
£119–349
Ferry, bus via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
6h 19m
£43–59

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 114.5 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 6 times a week.

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