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

The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £24 - £140 and takes 12h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Kirkwall is to train and bus and fly which takes 8h 12m and costs £150 - £430.

How far is it from Mallaig to Kirkwall?

The distance between Mallaig and Kirkwall is 285 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mallaig to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 29m and costs £24 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 12h 29m to get from Mallaig to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Mallaig to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Mallaig to Kirkwall by bus, ferry, train, 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 Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
12h 29m
£25–133
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
9h 4m
£199–475
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain
2. Take the bus from Spean Bridge to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
12h 56m
£61–158
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
9h 43m
£198–498
Train, bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain
2. Take the bus from Spean Bridge to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
8h 12m
£150–428

Mallaig to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

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12h 29mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mallaig to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 283.8 mi
Duration: 12h 29m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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