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6 h 13 min
346 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Scotland to Mainland

Cheapest
6 h 13 min
Car
346 km.
from $19
Other
10 h 24 min
250 km.
from $69.07
9 h 56 min
Train, Ferry
250 km.
from $152.50
10 h 47 min
Bus, Ferry
249 km.
from $131.38
14 h 7 min
250 km.
from $205.09

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Bus from Glasgow to Dundee
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52
Bus from Dundee to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.04–$55.69

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$379.73
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$468.34
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04

Train operators

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Perth to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.90–$75.95

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$126.58
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$54.43
Train from Perth to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$94.93
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Aberdeen to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$53.16
Other from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Mainland is to bus and ferry via Aberdeen which costs $50 - $81.52 and takes 10h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Mainland is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $141.30 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Scotland to Mainland?

The distance between Scotland and Mainland is 212 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Mainland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 56m and costs $76.09 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Scotland to Mainland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mainland?

There are 133+ hotels available in Mainland. Prices start at $84.29 per night.
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