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

The cheapest way to get from Pierowall to Kirkwall is to ferry which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pierowall to Kirkwall is to ferry which takes 1h 50m and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct ferry between Pierowall and Kirkwall?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Westray Pierowall Orkney Ferry Terminal and arriving at Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Pierowall to Kirkwall?

The distance between Pierowall and Kirkwall is 29 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pierowall to Kirkwall without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 50m and costs £7 - £11.

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

The ferry from Westray Pierowall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 186+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Pierowall to Kirkwall - one way to travel via ferry

There is 1 way to get from Pierowall to Kirkwall by ferry

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1. Take the ferry from Westray Pierowall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of5
1h 50m
£7–11

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Map of how to get from Pierowall to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 29.2 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

Orkney Ferries operates a ferry from Westray Pierowall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal twice a week. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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