What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £65 and takes 11h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs £100 - £330.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Kirkwall?

The distance between Aberdeen and Kirkwall is 135 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 16m and costs £90 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 214+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Aberdeen to Kirkwall - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

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)plane ABZ - KOI
2h 46m
£107–330
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
11h 2m
£43–62
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
10h 16m
£93–148
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
4h 40m
£176–424

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

17Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 134.7 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

Loganair flies from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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