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

The cheapest way to get from Lyness to Kirkwall is to ferry and taxi which costs £27 - £35 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyness to Kirkwall is to ferry and taxi which takes 49 min and costs £27 - £35.

How far is it from Lyness to Kirkwall?

The distance between Lyness and Kirkwall is 16 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lyness to Kirkwall without a car is to ferry and taxi which takes 49 min and costs £27 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Lyness to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 166+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

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

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

Ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the ferry from Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Houton Orkney Ferry TerminalOf2
2. Take the taxi from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall
49 min
£28–35
Line 2 bus, ferry, bus
1. Take the bus from Hoy Hotel to Pier2
2. Take the ferry from North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalOf1
3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel CentreN1
3h 18m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lyness to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 16.3 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

There is no direct connection from Lyness to Kirkwall. However, you can take the ferry to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Kirkwall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hoy Hotel to Travel Centre via Pier, North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 3h 18m.

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