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 £50 - £80 and takes 13h 24m.

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 £120 - £360.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Peterhead?

The distance between Kirkwall and Peterhead is 172 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 13h 9m and costs £100 - £170.

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 145+ 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)plane KOI - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Erroll Street to Park & Ride Stance 2bus
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride Stance 2 to Buchan Housebus
4h 52m
£127–354
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 Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus
13h 24m
£54–77
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 Aberdeentrain
13h 9m
£103–170
Ferry, train
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
14h 7m
£178–306

Kirkwall to Peterhead by bus, ferry, and train

14Weekly Services

13h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.6 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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), walk to Aberdeen Airport, take the bus to Aberdeen Pittodrie, take the bus to Park & Ride Stance 2, then take the line 64 bus to Buchan House. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Supermarkets to Buchan House via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride Stance 2 in around 13h 9m.

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