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

The cheapest way to get from Maeshowe to Kirkwall is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Maeshowe to Kirkwall is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £23 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Maeshowe and Kirkwall?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tormiston Mill and arriving at Travel Centre. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Maeshowe to Kirkwall?

The distance between Maeshowe and Kirkwall is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maeshowe to Kirkwall without a car is to bus which takes 24 min and costs £3 - £5.

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

The bus from Tormiston Mill to Travel Centre takes 19 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Maeshowe to Kirkwall bus from?

Maeshowe to Kirkwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Tormiston Mill station.

Where does the Maeshowe to Kirkwall bus arrive?

Maeshowe to Kirkwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Travel Centre station.

Can I drive from Maeshowe to Kirkwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Maeshowe to Kirkwall is 10 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Maeshowe to Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 215+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Maeshowe to Kirkwall - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Maeshowe to Kirkwall by bus, taxi, or car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tormiston Mill to Travel Centrebus X10 / ...
24 min
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maeshowe to Kirkwalltaxi 9.6 mi
15 min
£23–28
Drive 9.6 mi
1. Drive from Maeshowe to Kirkwallcar 9.6 mi
15 min
£3–4
Bus via Germiston Road End
1. Take the bus from Germiston Road End to West Tankerness Lanebus 8S / ...
36 min
£3–5

Maeshowe to Kirkwall by foot and bus

9Weekly Services

24 minAverage Duration

£3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10.5 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Tormiston Mill to Travel Centre once daily. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 19 min.

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