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Kirkwall to Tain

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4 h 21 min
193 km.
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Kirkwall, Great Britain → Tain, Great Britain

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

Composite routes from Kirkwall to Tain

Cheapest
4 h 21 min
Car
193 km.
from $10
Other
8 h 2 min
Ferry, Bus
144 km.
from $88.54
8 h 29 min
Ferry, Train
144 km.
from $141.07
5 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
143 km.
from $296.17
8 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
143 km.
from $279.29

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 Tain
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$107.59
Train from Inverness to Tain
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$40.50
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 Cathedral
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$39.24

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Tain?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Tain is to ferry and bus which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Tain is to fly and train which takes 5h 19m and costs $163.04 - $326.09 .

How far is it from Kirkwall to Tain?

The distance between Kirkwall and Tain is 222 km.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Tain without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 2m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Kirkwall to Tain, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 249+ hotels available in Tain. Prices start at $50.07 per night.
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