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

The cheapest way to get from Brora to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Brora to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs £150 - £310.

How far is it from Brora to Kirkwall?

The distance between Brora and Kirkwall is 111 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brora to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Brora to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Brora to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Brora to Kirkwall by bus, ferry, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Station Square to Ferry TerminalE6
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
5h
£33–46
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Brora to WickInverness - Wick
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
6h 51m
£49–81
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Fountain Square to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
4h 33m
£153–301

Brora to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

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5hAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 110.1 mi
Duration: 5h

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

There is no direct connection from Brora to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to West Tankerness Lane. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brora to West Tankerness Lane via Wick, Bus Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 6h 51m.

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