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How to get fromKirkwall to Rousayby taxi, ferry, plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Kirkwall to Rousay by taxi, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the taxi from Kirkwall to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of3
    44 min
    £34–42

  2. Fly, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane KOI - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 44m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Rousay. However, you can take the taxi to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal then take the ferry to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, take the bus to Shetland Hotel, walk to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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