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How to get fromKirkwall to Buckieby plane, train, ferry, bus or car

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

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  1. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Keith Stationtrain train
    3h 57m
    £186–354

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Drive from Tesco to Buckiecar car
    7h 34m
    £62–86

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin stationbus bus
    9h 31m

  4. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Stationtrain train
    5h 15m
    £162–383

  5. Ferry, bus, train via Inverness

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Keith Stationtrain train
    9h 44m
    £87–144

  6. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Keith Stationtrain train
    10h 7m
    £115–144

  7. Ferry, bus via Mid Street

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Reiket Lanebus bus M96
    11h 33m
    £102–134

Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Buckie. 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 bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, take the train to Keith Station, then take the taxi to Buckie. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Buckie via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Inverness Union Street, and Elgin station in around 9h 31m.

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