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

The cheapest way to get from Stornoway to Kirkwall is to ferry and bus via Dingwall which costs £45 - £140 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stornoway to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs £460 - £600.

How far is it from Stornoway to Kirkwall?

The distance between Stornoway and Kirkwall is 141 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stornoway to Kirkwall without a car is to ferry and bus via Dingwall which takes 12h 19m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Stornoway to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 47+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Stornoway to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Stornoway to Kirkwall by plane, ferry, or bus

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane SYY - KOI
4h 44m
£464–560
Ferry, bus via Dingwall
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Council Buildingsbus 61
3. Take the bus from Dingwall to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
12h 19m
£47–132
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
12h 50m
£66–157

Stornoway to Kirkwall by ferry and bus

28Weekly Services

12h 19mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stornoway to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 140.6 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

Loganair flies from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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