How far is it from Ullapool to Kirkwall?

The distance between Ullapool and Kirkwall is 178 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 which takes 8h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Ullapool to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 172+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Ullapool to Kirkwall - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 4 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
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1. Take the bus from High School to Bus Station Stance 6
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
4h 31m
Bus, ferry
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 24m
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
10h 51m
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from High School to Bus Station Stance 6
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
7h 13m

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.3 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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 6, 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 West Tankerness Lane via Council Buildings, Tesco, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 8h 24m.

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