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

The cheapest way to get from Stonehaven to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stonehaven to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs £100 - £390.

How far is it from Stonehaven to Kirkwall?

The distance between Stonehaven and Kirkwall is 152 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stonehaven to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 40m and costs £65 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Stonehaven to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Stonehaven to Kirkwall - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Stonehaven to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Stonehaven to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ABZ - KOI
4h 33m
£104–384
Bus, ferry via Aberdeen Union Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
13h 6m
£22–105
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
11h 40m
£66–184
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stonehaven to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
5h 43m
£156–435
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
6h 3m
£137–387
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
6h 26m
£186–442
Train to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stonehaven to Dundeetrain
2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane DND - KOI
4h 36m
£224–825
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
13h 4m
£61–105

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

15Weekly Planes

1h 29mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stonehaven to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 150.7 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Stonehaven to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen Union Street, take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stonehaven to West Tankerness Lane via Aberdeen, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 11h 40m.

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