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 and train which costs £45 - £75 and takes 8h 46m.

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 39m and costs £140 - £370.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Elgin?

The distance between Kirkwall and Elgin is 191 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 46m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Kirkwall to Elgin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 421+ hotels available in Elgin.

Kirkwall to Elgin - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Kirkwall to Elgin 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 Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
4h 27m
£111–336
Ferry, bus, train
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 train from Inverness to Elgintrain
8h 46m
£48–74
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
10h 3m
£153–252
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 Elgintrain
3h 39m
£145–369
Ferry, bus, train via Supermarkets
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 Elgintrain
9h 31m
£64–95

Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Elgin.

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Distance: 189.8 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, then take the bus to Elgin station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayre Hotel to Elgin via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Inverness Union Street, and Inverness in around 8h 46m.

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