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

The cheapest way to get from Durness to Kirkwall is to drive and ferry which costs £30 - £55 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durness to Kirkwall is to drive and ferry which takes 4h 38m and costs £30 - £55.

How far is it from Durness to Kirkwall?

The distance between Durness and Kirkwall is 112 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durness to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Durness to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 164+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Durness to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via car, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Durness to Kirkwall by car, ferry, or bus

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

Drive, ferry
best
1. Drive from Durness to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
4h 38m
£34–51
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Royal Bank of Scotland803
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
6h 56m
Bus, ferry via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Royal Bank of Scotland803
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
7h 51m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Durness to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 111.8 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Durness to Kirkwall. However, you can drive 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 bus from Post Office to Hornesquoy Road via Bank of Scotland, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 6h 56m.

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