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Orkney Islands to Inverness

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5 h 2 min
249 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Orkney Islands to Inverness

Composite routes from Orkney Islands to Inverness

Cheapest
5 h 2 min
Car
249 km.
from $13
Other
7 h 41 min
Ferry, Bus
182 km.
from $99.09
8 h 35 min
Ferry, Train
182 km.
from $234.87
6 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
182 km.
from $257.34

Transport providers

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Kirkwall to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$468.34
Plane from Kirkwall to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$379.73

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Wick to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$94.93

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.21

Bus operators

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$55.69

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Inverness?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Inverness is to ferry and bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 7h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Inverness?

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Inverness is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 .

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Inverness?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Inverness is 201 km.

How do I travel from Orkney Islands to Inverness without a car?

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Inverness without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 41m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Orkney Islands to Inverness?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Orkney Islands to Inverness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1039+ hotels available in Inverness. Prices start at $27.88 per night.
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