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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Elgin is to ferry and bus via Wick which costs £60 - £80 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Elgin is to fly and train which takes 3h 19m and costs £140 - £290.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Elgin?

The distance between Kirkwall and Elgin is 141 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Elgin without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 8h 39m and costs £80 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Kirkwall to Elgin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 386+ hotels available in Elgin.

Kirkwall to Elgin - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Kirkwall to Elgin 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 Airport Station to Elgintrain
3h 19m
£145–286
Ferry, bus via Wick
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
9h 55m
£61–79
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 Elgintrain
8h 39m
£84–107
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 Elgintrain
9h 57m
£85–121
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
4h 27m
£107–334
Ferry, bus
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 Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
8h 56m

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

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45 minAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.4 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Elgin. 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, then take the train to Elgin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Elgin via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, Bus Shelter, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness in around 8h 39m.

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