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

The cheapest way to get from Pitlochry to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry via Inverness which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 23m.

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 3m and costs £150 - £380.

How far is it from Pitlochry to Kirkwall?

The distance between Pitlochry and Kirkwall is 279 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 bus and ferry which takes 9h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Pitlochry to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 167+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Pitlochry to Kirkwall - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Pitlochry to Kirkwall by bus, plane, ferry, 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.

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 2m
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
12h 40m
£50–144
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Union StreetE9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
9h 58m
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 3m
£155–371
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 21m
£232–598
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 15m
£129–443
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
10h 9m
Bus, ferry via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3M90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
10h 23m
£51–86

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Pitlochry to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 277.2 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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 bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fishers Hotel to Hornesquoy Road via Union Street, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 9h 58m.

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