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

From Orkney Islands to Inverness by bus and ferry

To get from Orkney Islands to Inverness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X1 bus from Quanterness Cottages, Firth 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 Union Street, Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 6 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Orkney Islands may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Inverness on the Moovit app.

426min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X1X1
Ferry - NL1NL1
Bus - E6E6
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from Quanterness Cottages, Firth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Quanterness Cottages, Firth
    ID 6020710582
    1.84 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Skara Brae
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Travel Centre, Stromness
    ID 6020710304
    21 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 670000297
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - E6E6
    Wait for bus
    E6
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    211 min
  • 10
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Orkney Islands to Inverness

The distance between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland is approximately 252.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 426 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orkney Islands to Inverness 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 Inverness

To check the bus and ferry timetable from Orkney Islands to Inverness using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Orkney Islands) and destination (Inverness), 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 Inverness?

    The fastest way takes 426 minutes, using Bus line X1, Ferry line NL1, Bus line E6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Orkney Islands and Inverness?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Orkney Islands to Inverness?

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

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

    The total travel time between Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands and Inverness in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 7 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Orkney Islands to get to Inverness?

    Get on the X1 bus from the Quanterness Cottages, Firth stop near Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Orkney Islands and Inverness?

    Get off the bus at the Travel Centre, Stromness stop, which is closest to Inverness in Scotland.

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