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 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Tingwall is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 43m and costs £55 - £85.

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 bus and ferry which takes 10h 43m and costs £55 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Kirkwall to Tingwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tingwall?

There are 77+ hotels available in Tingwall.

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

There are 3 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)plane KOI - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
3h 22m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of4
2. Take the ferry from Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminalferry Of4
3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
11h 55m
£24–45
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Shopbus 7E
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
10h 43m
£55–80

Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

14Weekly Planes

39 minAverage Duration

£106Cheapest 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 22m

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 11h 55m.

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