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

The cheapest way to get from Dunnet to Kirkwall is to ferry which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 54m.

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 11m and costs £35 - £40.

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 11m and costs £35 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Dunnet to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 214+ 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 Terminalbus 80
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
3. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to West Tankerness Lanebus N1 / ...
4h 11m
£35–39
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
4h 54m
£21–32

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunnet to Kirkwall.

Launch map view

Distance: 46.1 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

Bus operators

Ferry operators

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