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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Perth is to ferry and bus via Inverness which costs £50 - £85 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Perth is to fly and train which takes 3h 30m and costs £200 - £750.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Perth?

The distance between Kirkwall and Perth is 252 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Perth without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Kirkwall to Perth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 506+ hotels available in Perth.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Kirkwall to Perth 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 Leonard Street
3h 29m
Ferry, bus via Inverness
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 bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Station
10h 32m
£54–82
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 Leonard StreetE9
9h 49m
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 Perth
4h 13m
£202–516
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)KOI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perth
4h 54m
£121–384
Fly to Dundee Riverside Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)KOI - DND
2. Take the train from Dundee to Perth
3h 30m
£201–740
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
10h 18m
£88–169
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 5m
£62–145

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 40mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Perth.

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Distance: 250.8 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Perth. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Airport, then take the bus to Leonard Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Leonard Street via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Union Street in around 9h 49m.

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