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

The cheapest way to get from Rousay to Kirkwall is to ferry and line 6 bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rousay to Kirkwall is to ferry and line 6 bus which takes 1h 49m and costs £7 - £11.

How far is it from Rousay to Kirkwall?

The distance between Rousay and Kirkwall is 18 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 line 6 bus which takes 1h 49m and costs £7 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Rousay to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Rousay to Kirkwall - 2 ways to travel via ferry, line 6 bus, bus, and plane

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

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Ferry, line 6 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry TerminalOf3
2. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Travel Centre6
1h 49m
£7–11
Ferry, bus, fly
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal
3. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminal
4. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)LSI - KOI
13h 47m

Rousay to Kirkwall by ferry and bus

90Weekly Services

1h 49mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17.6 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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, walk to Ferry terminal, then take the line 6 bus to Travel Centre. 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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