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

The cheapest way to get from Avoch to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Avoch to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs £140 - £390.

How far is it from Avoch to Kirkwall?

The distance between Avoch and Kirkwall is 133 miles.

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

The best way to get from Avoch to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 18m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Avoch to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 47+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Avoch to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Avoch to Kirkwall by bus, plane, ferry, 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.

Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Station Hotel to Bus Station Stance 4bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
4h 10m
£140–387
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Longman Road to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus Ember
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
8h 18m
£35–50
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
10h 10m
£90–152
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ABZ - KOI
6h 55m
£156–420
Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
8h 35m
£50–70

Avoch to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

20Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Avoch to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 132 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Avoch to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station Stance 4, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Hotel to West Tankerness Lane via Inverness Longman Road, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 8h 18m.

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