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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Peterhead is to ferry and bus which costs £80 - £120 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Peterhead is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 40m and costs £170 - £420.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Peterhead?

The distance between Kirkwall and Peterhead is 162 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 train and taxi which takes 11h 34m and costs £250 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Kirkwall to Peterhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 133+ hotels available in Peterhead.

Kirkwall to Peterhead - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Kirkwall to Peterhead by plane, taxi, ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
2. Take the taxi from Aberdeen-Airport-ABZ to Peterheadtaxi
2h 40m
£177–413
Ferry, bus
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 bus from Inverness Union Street to Blackburnbus
13h 50m
£82–111
Ferry, train, taxi
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 Inverurietrain
4. Take the taxi from Inverurie to Peterheadtaxi
11h 34m
£251–384
Ferry, bus, train
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 Inverurietrain
12h 21m
£123–186

Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

17Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Peterhead.

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Distance: 160.9 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Peterhead. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), then take the taxi to Peterhead. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ferry terminal, walk to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Wick, take the train to Inverness, take the train to Inverurie, then take the taxi to Peterhead.

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