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

The cheapest way to get from Peterhead to Kirkwall is to taxi and ferry which costs £90 - £130 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterhead to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs £150 - £330.

How far is it from Peterhead to Kirkwall?

The distance between Peterhead and Kirkwall is 200 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterhead to Kirkwall without a car is to taxi and ferry which takes 8h 12m and costs £90 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Peterhead to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 174+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Peterhead to Kirkwall - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Peterhead to Kirkwall by taxi, ferry, bus, plane, 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.

Taxi, ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Peterhead to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
8h 12m
£92–127
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bridge of Don Park & Ride to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
13h 19m
Bus, line 49 bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Market Street
2. Take the bus from Market Street to Town Hall
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
6h 5m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverurie to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
7h 3m
£150–322

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

17Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.6 mi
Duration: 8h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Peterhead to Kirkwall. However, you can take the taxi to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, walk to Passenger Terminal, then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchan House to Hornesquoy Road via Market Street, Bridge of Don Park & Ride, Union Street, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 13h 19m.

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