How to get from Kirkwall to Inverness by bus, ferry and train?

From Kirkwall to Inverness by bus, ferry and train

To get from Kirkwall to Inverness in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one ferry line and one train line: take the X10 bus from Glaitness School, Kirkwall station to Passenger Terminal, Hatston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 55 min.

655min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X10X10
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from Glaitness School, Kirkwall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glaitness School, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710794
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X10X10
    Wait for bus
    X10
    Stromness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Passenger Terminal, Hatston
    ID 6020710484
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
    ID 9300KWH
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    465 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    390 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    139 min
  • 10
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    420 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kirkwall to Inverness

The distance between Kirkwall, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland is approximately 389.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 655 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkwall to Inverness by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kirkwall

Kirkwall is located at Kirkwall, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Glaitness School, Kirkwall.

Bus stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Glaitness School, Kirkwall
  • Tesco, Kirkwall
  • Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
  • Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
  • Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston

Public transport stations close to Inverness, Scotland

Inverness is located at Inverness, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Opposite Town House, Inverness.

Train stations close to Inverness:

  • Inverness

Bus stations close to Inverness:

  • Opposite Town House, Inverness
  • Town House, Inverness
  • Queensgate, Inverness

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Inverness?

    The fastest way takes 655 minutes, using Bus line X10, Bus line NL2, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kirkwall and Inverness in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one ferry line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 10 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kirkwall to Inverness in Scotland?

    The X10 bus line goes from Glaitness School, Kirkwall station near Kirkwall to Stromness station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line and one train line till Stromness station near Inverness in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Kirkwall to Inverness in Scotland by bus, ferry and train?

    The total travel time between Kirkwall and Inverness in Scotland by bus, ferry and train is about 10 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kirkwall to get to Inverness in Scotland?

    Get on the X10 bus from the Glaitness School, Kirkwall stop near Kirkwall in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kirkwall and Inverness in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Stromness station, which is closest to Inverness in Scotland.