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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Peterhead is to ferry which costs £35 - £70 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Peterhead is to fly and bus and line 61 bus which takes 4h 52m and costs £110 - £340.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Peterhead?

The distance between Kirkwall and Peterhead is 173 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Peterhead without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 12h 25m and costs £110 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Kirkwall to Peterhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 129+ hotels available in Peterhead.

Kirkwall to Peterhead - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and line 61 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Kirkwall to Peterhead 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, bus, line 61 bus
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)KOI - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park & Ride Stance 2
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride Stance 2 to Buchan House
4h 52m
£117–331
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
12h 49m
£39–66
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 Inverurie
12h 25m
£111–130
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
13h 8m

Kirkwall to Peterhead by bus and ferry

6Weekly Services

12h 49mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.4 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

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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