What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is to ferry which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h 5m.

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Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal

Q: What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs £100 - £310.

Q: How far is it from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

The distance between Aberdeen Ferry Terminal and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is 137 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal without a car is to ferry which takes 7h 5m and costs £21 - £40.

Q: How long does it take to get from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, including transfers.

There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by plane, ferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
2h 52m
£106–310
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
7h 5m
£22–39
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Adelphi to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
11h 19m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
4h 41m
£166–405
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
5h 33m
£171–447

Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by ferry, bus, and foot

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7h 5mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.6 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Scotland and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily. Alternatively, NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal 4 times a week. Tickets cost £20–36 and the journey takes 6h.

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