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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Mainland is to ferry which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Mainland is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs £100 - £310.

Is there a direct ferry between Aberdeen and Mainland?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal and arriving at Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Mainland?

The distance between Aberdeen and Mainland is 132 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Mainland without a car is to ferry which takes 6h 30m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Aberdeen to Mainland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mainland?

There are 166+ hotels available in Mainland.

Aberdeen to Mainland - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Mainland 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)plane ABZ - KOI
2h 20m
£100–310
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
6h 30m
£20–36
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Adelphi to Union Streetbus E7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminalbus E6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
10h 9m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
11h 41m
£42–91
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
3h 59m
£133–310

Aberdeen to Mainland by ferry

20Weekly Ferries

6h 30mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Mainland.

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Distance: 130.9 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Mainland, Orkney Islands, 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost £20–36 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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