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 £55 - £85 and takes 7h 57m.

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 3h 37m and costs £100 - £310.

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 3h 37m 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 6:37 AM in Aberdeen and 7:37 AM in Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

There are 164+ 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 57m and costs £55 - £85.

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
3h 37m
£100–310
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
7h 57m
£55–83
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
10h 56m
£62–108
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
6h 12m
£168–463
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 44m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

17Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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Distance: 136 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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 to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal once daily. Tickets cost £20–36 and the journey takes 6h.

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