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

The cheapest way to get from Pitlochry to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £65 - £160 and takes 11h 6m.

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 4h 54m and costs £240 - £900.

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 via Wick which takes 11h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Pitlochry to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 172+ 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, 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 Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
4h 41m
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
11h 6m
£67–154
Bus, ferry via Wick
1. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Union Streetbus E9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
11h 5m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
11h 21m
£89–191
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
5h 29m
£179–408
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
5h 41m
£153–368
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ABZ - KOI
6h 33m
£129–425
Train to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Perthtrain
2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane DND - KOI
4h 54m
£247–890
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Royal Bank of Scotlandbus E6
3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
11h 56m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pitlochry to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 277.2 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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 West Tankerness Lane via Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Bus Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 11h 5m.

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