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How to get fromPeterhead to Kirkwallby bus, train, plane or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Peterhead to Kirkwall by bus, train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, line 49 bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Market Streetbus
    2. Take the bus from Market Street to Town Hallbus
    3. Take the train from Inverurie to Aberdeentrain
    4. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeABZ - KOI
    6h 36m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Inverurie to Invernesstrain
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalbusX99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    13h 5m
    £68–106

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bridge of Don Park & Ride to Union StreetbusE7
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalbusE6
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    12h 54m

  4. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Inverurie to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeINV - KOI
    7h 24m
    £148–319

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeEDI - KOI
    9h 40m
    £180–482

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Peterhead to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Market Street, take the line 49 bus to Town Hall, walk to Inverurie, take the train to Aberdeen, walk to Adelphi, take the bus to Airport Terminal Stance 1, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchan House to Travel Centre via Market Street, Bridge of Don Park & Ride, Union Street, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 12h 54m.

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