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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Pitlochry is to ferry and train which costs £35 - £100 and takes 12h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Pitlochry is to fly and train which takes 5h 41m and costs £180 - £430.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Pitlochry?

The distance between Kirkwall and Pitlochry is 281 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Pitlochry without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 8m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Kirkwall to Pitlochry, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Pitlochry?

There are 167+ hotels available in Pitlochry.

Kirkwall to Pitlochry - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Kirkwall to Pitlochry 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)plane KOI - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Pitlochrybus
4h 54m
Ferry, bus, train via Inverness
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 train from Inverness to Pitlochrytrain
10h 9m
£33–145
Ferry, bus
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 bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Pitlochry Atholl Rdbus
10h 8m
£53–81
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochrytrain
12h 41m
£37–100
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Pitlochrytrain
5h 41m
£186–425
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochrytrain
5h 43m
£150–357
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Pitlochrytrain
7h
£128–408
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 Pitlochrytrain
10h 32m
£61–145
Ferry, bus via Wick
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Pitlochrybus
10h 34m
£53–101

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 53mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Pitlochry.

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Distance: 278.9 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Pitlochry. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the bus to Pitlochry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Pitlochry Atholl Rd via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 in around 10h 8m.

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