What is the cheapest way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry via Inverness which costs £50 - £85 and takes 12h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs £190 - £600.

How far is it from Buchanan bus Station to Kirkwall?

The distance between Buchanan bus Station and Kirkwall is 236 miles.

How do I travel from Buchanan bus Station to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Buchanan bus Station to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 49m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Buchanan bus Station to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Buchanan bus Station to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 167+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Buchanan bus Station to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Buchanan bus Station to Kirkwall by plane, bus, 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.

Fly from Glasgow Airport
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
3h 42m
£194–555
Bus, ferry via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
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
12h 33m
£54–84
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
11h 49m
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
14h 51m
£63–127
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
4h 18m
£149–392

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

11Weekly Planes

2h 15mAverage Duration

£197Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 234.2 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Buchanan bus Station, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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