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

The cheapest way to get from Tingwall to Kirkwall is to ferry which costs £19 - £35 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tingwall to Kirkwall is to ferry which takes 8h 7m and costs £19 - £35.

How far is it from Tingwall to Kirkwall?

The distance between Tingwall and Kirkwall is 124 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tingwall to Kirkwall without a car is to ferry which takes 8h 7m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Tingwall to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 2 ways to get from Tingwall 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 Esplanade to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)LSI - KOI
3h 48m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
8h 7m
£19–33

Tingwall to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

9Weekly Services

8h 7mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Tingwall, Shetland Islands, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal once daily. Tickets cost £18–31 and the journey takes 6h.

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