What is the cheapest way to get from Dunrobin Castle to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Dunrobin Castle to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £50 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunrobin Castle to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Dunrobin Castle to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs £140 - £300.

How far is it from Dunrobin Castle to Kirkwall?

The distance between Dunrobin Castle and Kirkwall is 118 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunrobin Castle to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 26m and costs £35 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Dunrobin Castle to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Dunrobin Castle to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 166+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Dunrobin Castle to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

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

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

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Dunrobin Station to Ferry Terminalbus X99
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
6h 26m
£35–49
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dunrobin Castle to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
7h 40m
£50–82
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Dunrobin Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
5h 18m
£140–297
Bus, ferry via Station Square
1. Take the bus from Station Square to Ferry Terminalbus E6
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
6h 52m
£35–50
Bus, ferry via Wick
1. Take the bus from Dunrobin Station to Bus Terminalbus X99
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
7h 4m
£40–47

Dunrobin Castle to Kirkwall by foot, bus, and ferry

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dunrobin Castle to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 117.5 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Dunrobin Castle, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dunrobin Castle to Kirkwall. However, you can walk to Dunrobin Station, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dunrobin Castle to West Tankerness Lane via Dunrobin Castle, Wick, Bus Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 7h 40m.

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