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 which costs £65 - £130 and takes 12h 17m.

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 34m and costs £200 - £700.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Dundee?

The distance between Kirkwall and Dundee is 265 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 Gills Bay Ferry Terminal which takes 11h 6m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Kirkwall to Dundee, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dundee?

There are 790+ hotels available in Dundee.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Kirkwall to Dundee by plane, bus, ferry, 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 to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)KOI - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaison
3h 51m
Ferry, bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Dundee
12h 17m
£67–125
Ferry, bus, train via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry TerminalPf1
2. Take the bus from Bus Shelter to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Perth
11h 6m
£94–181
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Perth
11h 53m
£68–157
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)KOI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundee
4h 12m
£108–384
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)KOI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
4h 44m
£195–475
Fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)KOI - DND
2h 34m
£204–678
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
3. Take the bus from Union Street to AdelphiE7
4. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Overgate
12h 4m

Kirkwall to Dundee by bus, ferry, and train

4Weekly Services

11h 53mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Dundee.

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Distance: 263.2 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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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