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

The cheapest way to get from Dufftown to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry via Inverness which costs £50 - £85 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dufftown to Kirkwall is to line 36 bus and train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs £150 - £410.

How far is it from Dufftown to Kirkwall?

The distance between Dufftown and Kirkwall is 213 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dufftown to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Inverness which takes 10h 9m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Dufftown to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 47+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Dufftown to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, line 36 bus, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Dufftown to Kirkwall by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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

Line 36 bus, bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from The Clock Tower to Duff Avenuebus
2. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ABZ - KOI
5h 38m
£117–344
Train, bus, ferry via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
10h 9m
£53–82
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
12h 41m
£120–211
Line 36 bus, train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from The Clock Tower to Duff Avenuebus
2. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
4h 47m
£152–407
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
10h 20m
£68–102

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

17Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 211.3 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Dufftown to Kirkwall. However, you can take the line 36 bus to Duff Avenue, walk to Elgin station, take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Clock Tower to West Tankerness Lane via Duff Avenue, Elgin, Inverness, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 10h 9m.

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