How to get from Orkney Islands to Invergordon by bus and ferry?

Orkney Islands to Invergordon - Bus Timetable

The X1 bus from Orkney Islands to Invergordon runs from 05:13 to 20:34, with departures every 25 min-1 hr 30 min. The journey takes about 7 hr 1 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Orkney Islands to Invergordon by bus and ferry

To get from Orkney Islands to Invergordon in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X1 bus from Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall station to Travel Centre, Stromness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL1 ferry and finally take the E6 bus from Ferry Terminal, Scrabster station to Park School, Invergordon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 1 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Orkney Islands may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Invergordon on the Moovit app.

421min
Bus - X1X1
Ferry - NL1NL1
Bus - E6E6
Walk to Invergordon
Leaves from Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Orkney Islands
  • 2
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Stromness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Travel Centre, Stromness
    ID 6020710304
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness
    ID 9300SNS
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL1NL1
    Wait for ferry
    NL1
    Scrabster
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 9300SCR
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 670086514
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - E6E6
    Wait for bus
    E6
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park School, Invergordon
    ID 670090041A
    147 min
  • 10
    Walk to Invergordon
    Walk to
    Invergordon
    1.94 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Orkney Islands to Invergordon

The distance between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Invergordon, Scotland is approximately 215.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 421 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orkney Islands to Invergordon by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry timetable from Orkney Islands to Invergordon

To check the bus and ferry timetable from Orkney Islands to Invergordon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Orkney Islands) and destination (Invergordon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Invergordon?

    The fastest way takes 421 minutes, using Bus line X1, Ferry line NL1, Bus line E6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Orkney Islands and Invergordon in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Orkney Islands to Invergordon in Scotland?

    The X1 bus line goes from Travel Centre, Stromness station near Orkney Islands to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness station near Invergordon in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Orkney Islands to Invergordon in Scotland by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Orkney Islands and Invergordon in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 7 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Orkney Islands to get to Invergordon in Scotland?

    Get on the X1 bus from the Travel Centre, Stromness stop near Orkney Islands in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Orkney Islands and Invergordon in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness stop, which is closest to Invergordon in Scotland.

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