What is the cheapest way to get from Kylesku Bridge to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Kylesku Bridge to Kirkwall is to drive and ferry which costs £40 - £65 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kylesku Bridge to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Kylesku Bridge to Kirkwall is to drive and ferry which takes 5h 10m and costs £40 - £65.

How far is it from Kylesku Bridge to Kirkwall?

The distance between Kylesku Bridge and Kirkwall is 190 miles.

How do I travel from Kylesku Bridge to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Kylesku Bridge to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 23m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kylesku Bridge to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Kylesku Bridge to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 176+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Kylesku Bridge to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kylesku Bridge to Kirkwall by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Lochmore Lodge to Station805
2. Take the bus from Station Square to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
9h 23m
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kylesku Bridge to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
5h 10m
£43–64
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Lochmore Lodge to Station805
2. Take the train from Lairg to Wick
3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
9h 58m
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Lochmore Lodge to Bus Station Stance 6
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
5h 40m
Bus, ferry via War Memorial
1. Take the bus from Lochmore Lodge to War Memorial805
2. Take the bus from Station Square to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
9h 29m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.9 mi
Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Kylesku Bridge, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kylesku Bridge to Kirkwall. However, you can take the taxi to Lochmore Lodge, take the bus to Station, walk to Lairg, take the train to Brora, walk to Station Square, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Hornesquoy Road. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kylesku Bridge to Hornesquoy Road via Lochmore Lodge, Station, Lairg, Wick, Bus Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 9h 58m.

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