What is the cheapest way to get from Fair Isle to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Fair Isle to Kirkwall is to fly and ferry which costs £40 - £230 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fair Isle to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Fair Isle to Kirkwall is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 35m and costs £40 - £230.

How far is it from Fair Isle to Kirkwall?

The distance between Fair Isle and Kirkwall is 121 miles.

How long does it take to get from Fair Isle to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Fair Isle to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Fair Isle to Kirkwall - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Fair Isle to Kirkwall by ferry 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.

Ferry to Lerwick, fly to Kirkwall
best
1. Take the ferry from Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)LSI - KOI
5h 56m
Fly Fair Isle to Lerwick Tingwall Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Fair Isle (FIE) to Lerwick Tingwall Airport (LWK)FIE - LWK
2. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
9h 35m
£43–228

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

6Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120.5 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Fair Isle, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Fair Isle to Kirkwall. However, you can take the ferry to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal, walk to Pier, take the line 6 bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to St Magnus centre. Alternatively, you can fly to Lerwick Tingwall Airport (LWK), walk to Airport Rd End, take the bus to Shetland Hotel, walk to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, walk to Passenger Terminal, then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.

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