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

The cheapest way to get from Longhope to Kirkwall is to ferry and taxi which costs £27 - £35 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Longhope to Kirkwall is to ferry and taxi which takes 1h 56m and costs £27 - £35.

How far is it from Longhope to Kirkwall?

The distance between Longhope and Kirkwall is 19 miles.

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

The best way to get from Longhope to Kirkwall without a car is to ferry and taxi which takes 1h 56m and costs £27 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Longhope to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 194+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Longhope to Kirkwall - 2 ways to travel via ferry, taxi, line 2 bus, and bus

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

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Ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the ferry from Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of2
2. Take the taxi from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Kirkwalltaxi
1h 56m
£28–35
Line 2 bus, ferry, bus
1. Take the bus from Doonatown to Pierbus 2
2. Take the ferry from North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of1
3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus N1
3h 26m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Longhope to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 18.5 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Longhope to Kirkwall. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Pier, walk to Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Kirkwall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doonatown to Travel Centre via Pier, North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 3h 26m.

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