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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Kirkwall is to train and ferry which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs £140 - £290.

How far is it from Elgin to Kirkwall?

The distance between Elgin and Kirkwall is 190 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Elgin to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 169+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Elgin 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.

Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ABZ - KOI
4h 44m
Train, ferry
cheapest
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
11h 41m
£45–72
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminalbus E6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
9h 11m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
3h 44m
£140–287
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
10h 34m
£61–79

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

15Weekly Planes

1h 29mAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elgin to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 189.1 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal Stance 1, 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 train from Elgin to Travel Centre via Inverness, Union Street, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 9h 11m.

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