What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Northlink Ferry Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Northlink Ferry Terminal is to ferry which costs £28 - £55 and takes 10h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Northlink Ferry Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Northlink Ferry Terminal is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs £100 - £320.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Northlink Ferry Terminal?

The distance between Kirkwall and Northlink Ferry Terminal is 138 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkwall to Northlink Ferry Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Northlink Ferry Terminal without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 10h 5m and costs £85 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Kirkwall to Northlink Ferry Terminal?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Kirkwall to Northlink Ferry Terminal, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kirkwall and Northlink Ferry Terminal?

Northlink Ferry Terminal is 1h ahead of Kirkwall. It is currently 10:47 PM in Kirkwall and 11:47 PM in Northlink Ferry Terminal.

Where can I stay near Northlink Ferry Terminal?

There are 659+ hotels available in Northlink Ferry Terminal.

Kirkwall to Northlink Ferry Terminal - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Kirkwall to Northlink Ferry Terminal by plane, ferry, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)KOI - ABZ
2h 58m
£103–313
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
10h 31m
£29–52
Ferry, bus, train
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 Aberdeen
10h 5m
£89–134
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
11h 6m

Kirkwall to Northlink Ferry Terminal by bus and ferry

9Weekly Services

10h 31mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.3 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Northlink Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal once daily. Tickets cost £20–36 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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