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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry via Ayr which costs £60 - £90 and takes 15h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs £210 - £480.

How far is it from Stranraer to Kirkwall?

The distance between Stranraer and Kirkwall is 320 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Kirkwall without a car is to Bus and ferry which takes 15h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Stranraer to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 227+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Stranraer to Kirkwall - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer 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, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
5h 42m
£217–471
Bus, ferry via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
5. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
15h 53m
£61–89
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
15h 3m
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
7h 28m
£223–528

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

8Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

£162Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 318.1 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to West Tankerness Lane via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Stn, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 15h 3m.

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