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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is to ferry which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs £100 - £320.

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

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

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

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

What is the time difference between Aberdeen and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is 1h ahead of Aberdeen. It is currently 3:39 PM in Aberdeen and 4:39 PM in Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

There are 176+ hotels available in Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal.

Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal - 5 ways to travel via train

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

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal without a car is to ferry which takes 7h 36m and costs £21 - £40.

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

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 46m
£107–312
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
7h 36m
£22–39
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
11h 35m
£88–150
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 37m
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 37m
£156–336

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

12Weekly Services

7h 36mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.1 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, 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 Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost £20–36 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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