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

The cheapest way to get from Rousay to Aberdeen is to ferry and bus and train which costs £120 - £190 and takes 10h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rousay to Aberdeen is to ferry and line 6 bus and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs £110 - £350.

How far is it from Rousay to Aberdeen?

The distance between Rousay and Aberdeen is 154 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 and bus and train which takes 10h 52m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Rousay to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 282+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Rousay to Aberdeen - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, line 6 bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Rousay to Aberdeen by ferry, bus, plane, 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, line 6 bus, fly to Aberdeen Airport
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1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Travel Centrebus
3. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
5h 29m
£114–342
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of3
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
4. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
10h 52m
£120–189
Ferry, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain
7h 29m
£180–468
Ferry, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
8h 17m
£204–525

Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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50 minAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153.3 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Rousay to Aberdeen. However, you can take the ferry to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry terminal, take the line 6 bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, then take the bus to Aberdeen Union Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen via Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness in around 10h 52m.

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