How far is it from Kirkwall to Outer Hebrides?

The distance between Kirkwall and Outer Hebrides is 225 miles.

How long does it take to get from Kirkwall to Outer Hebrides?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Kirkwall to Outer Hebrides, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Outer Hebrides?

There are 60+ hotels available in Outer Hebrides.

Kirkwall to Outer Hebrides - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Kirkwall to Outer Hebrides by plane, bus, ferry, car, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Benbecula (BEB)plane KOI - BEB
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Newton House Rd Endbus
6h 4m
Ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Dingwallbus
3. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Old Inn Road Endbus 700 / ...
4. Drive from Old Inn Road End to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalcar
5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
15h 44m
Ferry, train, bus, drive
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 bus from Bus Station Stance 7 to Old Inn Road Endbus 700
4. Drive from Old Inn Road End to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalcar
5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
17h 49m
Ferry, bus, drive via Supermarkets
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Dingwallbus
3. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Old Inn Road Endbus 700 / ...
4. Drive from Old Inn Road End to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalcar
5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
16h 6m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Benbecula (BEB) flights

6Weekly Planes

3h 15mAverage Duration

£439Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Outer Hebrides.

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Distance: 223.2 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Outer Hebrides, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Outer Hebrides. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Benbecula (BEB), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Newton House Rd End. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayre Hotel to Newton House Rd End via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Dingwall, Council Buildings, Old Inn Road End, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 15h 44m.

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