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There are 4 ways to get from Invergordon to Kirkwall by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Invergordon Castle Road to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    6h 8m
    £27–38

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Invergordon to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    7h 8m
    £164–217

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Invergordon to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    4h 20m
    £158–578

  4. Bus, ferry via Wick

    1. Take the bus from Invergordon Castle Road to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    6h 58m
    £40–44

Invergordon to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Invergordon, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Invergordon to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to West Tankerness Lane. Alternatively, you can take a train from Invergordon to West Tankerness Lane via Wick, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 7h 8m.

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