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

The cheapest way to get from Rousay to Kirkwall is to ferry and taxi which costs £30 - £45 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rousay to Kirkwall is to ferry and taxi which takes 50 min and costs £30 - £45.

How far is it from Rousay to Kirkwall?

The distance between Rousay and Kirkwall is 17 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rousay to Kirkwall without a car is to ferry and taxi which takes 50 min and costs £30 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Rousay to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 166+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Rousay to Kirkwall - 2 ways to travel via ferry, taxi, bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Rousay to Kirkwall by ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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Ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of3
2. Take the taxi from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Kirkwalltaxi
50 min
£33–45
Ferry, bus, fly
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus
4. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LSI - KOI
14h 5m

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

37 minAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rousay to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 17.1 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

There is no direct connection from Rousay to Kirkwall. However, you can take the ferry to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Kirkwall. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, walk to Shetland Hotel, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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