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 10h 57m.

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 21m and costs £250 - £950.

How far is it from Perth to Kirkwall?

The distance between Perth and Kirkwall is 254 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 train and ferry which takes 10h 26m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Perth to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 176+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Perth to Kirkwall - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Perth to Kirkwall by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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
3h 27m
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perth to AberdeenGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
10h 26m
£42–132
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 28m
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
4h 28m
£225–496
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 1m
£123–403
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
5h 35m
£152–361
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
3h 21m
£252–916
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 36m
Train, bus, ferry
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
10h 57m
£59–143

Perth to Kirkwall by train, foot, ferry, and bus

12Weekly Services

10h 26mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.3 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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 line 4 bus to St Magnus centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Passenger Terminal in around 10h 26m.

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