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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Tingwall is to ferry and bus which costs £70 - £120 and takes 28h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Tingwall is to ferry and bus and train which takes 27h 17m and costs £110 - £210.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Tingwall?

The distance between Kirkwall and Tingwall is 122 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Tingwall without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 27h 17m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Kirkwall to Tingwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tingwall?

There are 36+ hotels available in Tingwall.

Kirkwall to Tingwall - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Kirkwall to Tingwall 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
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane KOI - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
4h 41m
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 Aberdeen Union Streetbus
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
28h 26m
£71–119
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
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
27h 17m
£118–205

Kirkwall to Tingwall by bus, ferry, and foot

7Weekly Services

28h 26mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Tingwall.

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Distance: 121.4 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Tingwall, Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Tingwall. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Junction. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayre Hotel to Junction via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 27h 17m.

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