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

The cheapest way to get from Dunnet to Kirkwall is to line 80 bus and ferry and bus which costs £25 - £29 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunnet to Kirkwall is to line 80 bus and ferry and bus which takes 4h 9m and costs £25 - £29.

How far is it from Dunnet to Kirkwall?

The distance between Dunnet and Kirkwall is 46 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunnet to Kirkwall without a car is to line 80 bus and ferry and bus which takes 4h 9m and costs £25 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Dunnet to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 168+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Dunnet to Kirkwall - 2 ways to travel via line 80 bus, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Dunnet to Kirkwall by bus 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 80 bus, ferry, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Telephone Kiosk to Ferry Terminal80
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
3. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to West Tankerness LaneN1
4h 9m
£25–28
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel CentreN1
4h 41m
£21–33

Dunnet to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

5Weekly Services

4h 9mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunnet to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 45.9 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunnet to Kirkwall. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Telephone Kiosk to Travel Centre via Bank of Scotland, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 4h 41m.

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