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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £80 - £200 and takes 29h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 8h 26m and costs £230 - £550.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Kirkwall?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Kirkwall is 592 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 18h 59m and costs £95 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Aberystwyth to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 176+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Aberystwyth to Kirkwall - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, 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.

Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
8h 26m
£233–507
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Finchley Road Station400 / ...
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
29h 11m
£81–191
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 59m
£96–354
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
9h 44m
£204–444
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI)CWL - KOI
11h 36m
£347–665
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
20h 34m
£128–603

Aberystwyth to Kirkwall by train, foot, ferry, and bus

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18h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 588.6 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to St Magnus centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Ferry Terminal via Shrewsbury, Crewe, Haymarket, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Passenger Terminal in around 18h 59m.

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