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

The cheapest way to get from Shapinsay to Kirkwall is to ferry and bus which costs £18 - £28 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shapinsay to Kirkwall is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 21m and costs £18 - £28.

How far is it from Shapinsay to Kirkwall?

The distance between Shapinsay and Kirkwall is 44 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shapinsay to Kirkwall without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 21m and costs £18 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Shapinsay to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Shapinsay to Kirkwall - 2 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and line 80 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Shapinsay to Kirkwall by ferry or bus

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to West Tankerness LaneN1 / ...
3h 21m
£19–27
Line 80 bus, ferry, bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Ferry Terminal80
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
3. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to West Tankerness LaneN1 / ...
4h
£27–32

Shapinsay to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

28Weekly Services

3h 21mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.5 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Shapinsay to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to West Tankerness Lane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to West Tankerness Lane via Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 4h.

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