What is the cheapest way to get from Castle of Mey to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Castle of Mey to Kirkwall is to ferry and bus which costs £23 - £27 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle of Mey to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Castle of Mey to Kirkwall is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 36m and costs £23 - £27.

How far is it from Castle of Mey to Kirkwall?

The distance between Castle of Mey and Kirkwall is 38 miles.

How do I travel from Castle of Mey to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Castle of Mey to Kirkwall without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 36m and costs £23 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Castle of Mey to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Castle of Mey to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Castle of Mey to Kirkwall - one way to travel via ferry, and bus

There is 1 way to get from Castle of Mey to Kirkwall by ferry or bus

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
2. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to West Tankerness LaneN1 / ...
3h 36m
£23–27

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 37.4 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Castle of Mey, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Castle of Mey to Kirkwall. However, you can walk to Royal Crescent, take the line 80 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry terminal, then take the bus to West Tankerness Lane.

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