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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £55 - £150 and takes 12h 36m.

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 4h and costs £240 - £950.

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 168+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Perth to Kirkwall - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 7 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 Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
4h 6m
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
12h 36m
£59–144
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Union StreetE9
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
10h 40m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
5h 8m
£204–586
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
5h 33m
£121–399
Train to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Perth to Dundee
2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Kirkwall (KOI)DND - KOI
4h
£240–912
Bus, ferry via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
10h 52m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 44mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest 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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