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

The cheapest way to get from Keith to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Keith to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs £110 - £340.

How far is it from Keith to Kirkwall?

The distance between Keith and Kirkwall is 173 miles.

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

The best way to get from Keith to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Inverness which takes 8h 57m and costs £55 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Keith to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 214+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Keith to Kirkwall - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Keith 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 Keith Reidhaven Square to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ABZ - KOI
3h 38m
£110–334
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Keith Regent Square to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
9h 34m
£39–57
Train, bus, ferry via Inverness
1. Take the train from Keith Station to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
8h 57m
£55–88
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Keith Station 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 29m
£117–217
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Keith Station to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
3h 52m
£154–383
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Keith Station to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
9h 8m
£70–108

Keith to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

20Weekly Services

9h 34mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Keith to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 171.8 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Keith to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, 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 Keith Station to West Tankerness Lane via Inverness, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 8h 57m.

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