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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Aviemore is to ferry and train which costs £40 - £130 and takes 11h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Aviemore is to fly and train which takes 4h 37m and costs £140 - £360.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Aviemore?

The distance between Kirkwall and Aviemore is 154 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Aviemore without a car is to ferry and bus via Inverness which takes 8h 22m and costs £22 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Kirkwall to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 460+ hotels available in Aviemore.

Kirkwall to Aviemore - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Kirkwall to Aviemore by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
4h 37m
£143–351
Ferry, bus via Inverness
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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Stationbus
8h 22m
£23–77
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
11h 33m
£42–130
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
6h 45m
£177–437
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
6h 56m
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
7h 37m
£122–367
Ferry, bus
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 bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Stationbus
8h 45m
£51–77

Kirkwall to Aviemore by bus and ferry

4Weekly Services

8h 22mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Aviemore.

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Distance: 152.7 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Aviemore. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 1 bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, take the train to Inverness, then take the train to Aviemore. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Station via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 22m.

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