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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Dundee is to ferry and bus and train via Perth which costs £55 - £160 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Dundee is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs £200 - £700.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Dundee?

The distance between Kirkwall and Dundee is 269 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Dundee without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Perth which takes 11h 56m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Kirkwall to Dundee, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dundee?

There are 607+ hotels available in Dundee.

Kirkwall to Dundee - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Kirkwall to Dundee 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 Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain
4h 26m
£173–427
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
4. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Overgatebus
12h 46m
£25–117
Ferry, bus, train via Perth
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 Perthtrain
11h 56m
£60–157
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 Dundeetrain
4h 43m
£187–436
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
4h 48m
£113–387
Fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane KOI - DND
2h 35m
£201–658
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
6h 21m
£159–390
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 Dundeetrain
12h 17m
£67–125

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 53mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Dundee.

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Distance: 267 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) twice a week.

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