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

The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £85 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs £150 - £300.

How far is it from Ullapool to Kirkwall?

The distance between Ullapool and Kirkwall is 176 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ullapool to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry via Dingwall which takes 8h 59m and costs .

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

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

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 167+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Ullapool to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Ullapool to Kirkwall by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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

Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
4h 33m
£150–298
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
9h 50m
£57–81
Bus, ferry via Dingwall
1. Take the bus from High School to Council Buildings61
2. Take the bus from Tesco to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
8h 59m
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from High School to Council Buildings61
2. Take the train from Dingwall to Wick
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
11h 29m
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
7h 22m
£129–373

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ullapool to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 174.8 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Ullapool to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High School to Hornesquoy Road via Council Buildings, Tesco, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 8h 59m.

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