What is the cheapest way to get from Rousay to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Rousay to Aberdeen is to ferry which costs £50 - £80 and takes 9h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rousay to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Rousay to Aberdeen is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs £130 - £360.

How far is it from Rousay to Aberdeen?

The distance between Rousay and Aberdeen is 153 miles.

How do I travel from Rousay to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Rousay to Aberdeen without a car is to ferry which takes 9h 34m and costs £50 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Rousay to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Rousay to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 657+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Rousay to Aberdeen - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Rousay to Aberdeen by ferry, plane, bus, 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.

Ferry, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)KOI - ABZ
4h 34m
£133–355
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry TerminalOf3
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
9h 34m
£51–80
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry TerminalOf3
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
4. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
10h 52m
£91–149
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry TerminalOf3
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
4. Take the bus from Union Street to AdelphiE7
11h 22m
Ferry, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)KOI - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeen
6h 41m
£176–348

Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rousay to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 152.5 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Rousay, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal via Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 9h 34m.

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