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

The cheapest way to get from Pitlochry to Kirkwall is to train and ferry via Aberdeen which costs £45 - £180 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pitlochry to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs £150 - £360.

How far is it from Pitlochry to Kirkwall?

The distance between Pitlochry and Kirkwall is 281 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pitlochry to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Pitlochry to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

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

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Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
4h 5m
Train, ferry via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
11h 40m
£48–173
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
9h 55m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
10h 57m
£86–179
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Inverness
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
5h 5m
£152–360
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
5h 23m
£232–582
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
6h 12m
£129–444
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel 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 5m
Bus, ferry via Wick
1. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Union StreetE9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
10h 31m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.9 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Pitlochry 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 Pitlochry to Hornesquoy Road via Inverness, Union Street, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 9h 55m.

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