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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Aberdeen is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs £100 - £330.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Aberdeen?

The distance between Kirkwall and Aberdeen is 136 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Aberdeen without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 10h 26m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Kirkwall to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 676+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Kirkwall to Aberdeen - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Kirkwall to Aberdeen by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
3h 8m
£107–330
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
11h 10m
£44–62
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
10h 26m
£92–150
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
11h 19m
£182–308

Kirkwall to Aberdeen by bus and ferry

7Weekly Services

11h 10mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 135.1 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) 3 times a day.

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