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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry via Inverness which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs £240 - £850.

How far is it from Perth to Kirkwall?

The distance between Perth and Kirkwall is 252 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Perth to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 166+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Perth to Kirkwall - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Perth to Kirkwall by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
4h 6m
Bus, ferry via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
11h 3m
£53–90
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Union Streetbus E9
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminalbus E6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
10h 40m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
5h 7m
£183–412
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ABZ - KOI
5h 18m
£121–399
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
6h 7m
£141–357
Train to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Perth to Dundeetrain
2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane DND - KOI
3h 57m
£240–812
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
11h
£60–142

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 250.6 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Perth to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leonard Street to Travel Centre via Union Street, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 10h 40m.

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