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

The cheapest way to get from Scalloway to Kirkwall is to ferry which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scalloway to Kirkwall is to ferry which takes 7h 46m and costs £19 - £35.

How far is it from Scalloway to Kirkwall?

The distance between Scalloway and Kirkwall is 125 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scalloway to Kirkwall without a car is to ferry which takes 7h 46m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Scalloway to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 171+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)LSI - KOI
3h 45m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
7h 46m
£19–33

Scalloway to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

3Weekly Services

7h 46mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.1 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost £18–31 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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