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How to get fromDingwall to Kirkwallby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    3h 54m
    £148–561

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dingwall to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    6h 31m
    £28–39

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    7h 25m
    £169–225

  4. Bus, ferry via Wick

    1. Take the bus from Dingwall to Caithness General Hospitalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    7h 19m
    £41–45

Dingwall to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Dingwall to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the line 1 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dingwall to West Tankerness Lane via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 6h 31m.

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