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

The cheapest way to get from Peterhead to Kirkwall is to ferry which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterhead to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs £110 - £330.

How far is it from Peterhead to Kirkwall?

The distance between Peterhead and Kirkwall is 169 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 ferry which takes 10h 3m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Peterhead to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 173+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Peterhead to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via bus, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Peterhead to Kirkwall by bus, plane, 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, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Park & Ride Stance 1
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride Stance 1 to Adelphi
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
4h 19m
£112–326
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
10h 3m
£31–56
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Adelphi 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
12h 44m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

17Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

£103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.3 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost £20–36 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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