How far is it from Fair Isle to Kirkwall?

The distance between Fair Isle and Kirkwall is 119 miles.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Fair Isle to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 166+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Fair Isle to Kirkwall - one way to travel via ferry, and plane

There is 1 way to get from Fair Isle to Kirkwall by ferry or plane

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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
6h 32m

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

6Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fair Isle to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 118.8 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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 bus to Supermarkets.

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