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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Tingwall is to ferry which costs £24 - £45 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Tingwall is to ferry which takes 12h 4m and costs £24 - £45.

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 which takes 12h 4m and costs £24 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Kirkwall to Tingwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tingwall?

There are 83+ hotels available in Tingwall.

Kirkwall to Tingwall - 2 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

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

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)KOI - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
3h 49m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry TerminalOf4
2. Take the ferry from Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry TerminalOf4
3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
12h 4m
£24–45

Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

7Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Tingwall.

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Distance: 121.4 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a ferry from Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal to Junction via Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 12h 4m.

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