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Kirkwall to Forres

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5 h 28 min
284 km.
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Kirkwall, Great Britain → Forres, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Kirkwall to Forres

Cheapest
5 h 28 min
Car
284 km.
from $15
Other
4 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
156 km.
from $275.41
11 h 15 min
Ferry, train via Aberdeen, Ferry, train via Aberdeen
156 km.
from $86.39
9 h 7 min
Ferry, Bus
156 km.
from $121.80
9 h 55 min
Ferry, Train
156 km.
from $256.28
5 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
156 km.
from $246.68
8 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
156 km.
from $503.24

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
Plane from Kirkwall to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04

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 Forres
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$32.91–$75.95
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Forres
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$189.87

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
Other from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.38–$53.16

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 Bus Station to Cumming
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.32–$6.96
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 Kirkwall to Forres?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Forres is to ferry and bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 9h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Forres?

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Forres is to fly and line 10 bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $152.17 - $293.48 .

How far is it from Kirkwall to Forres?

The distance between Kirkwall and Forres is 213 km.

How do I travel from Kirkwall to Forres without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Forres without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Kirkwall to Forres, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 334+ hotels available in Forres. Prices start at $57.04 per night.
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