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 - £50 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 41m 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 41m to get from Mainland to Inverness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1209+ hotels available in Inverness.

Mainland to Inverness - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 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
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
1h 41m
£136–272
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
8h 28m
£31–49
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Streetbus E6
5h 56m
Ferry, bus via Thurso
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Sir Georges Street Church to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
6h 37m
£43–62

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mainland to Inverness.

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Distance: 114.5 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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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