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 £80 - £130 and takes 10h 59m.

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 2h 47m and costs £100 - £310.

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 9h 56m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Kirkwall to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 659+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

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

There are 5 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
2h 47m
£100–310
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the bus from Bus Shelter to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
10h 59m
£85–124
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the bus from Bus Shelter to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
9h 56m
£89–134
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 14m
£90–148
Ferry, bus via Thurso
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Union Streetbus E6
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Adelphibus E7
10h 51m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 6mAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 135 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) twice daily.

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