How far is it from Ullapool to Kirkwall?

The distance between Ullapool and Kirkwall is 206 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 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Ullapool to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 227+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

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

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

Bus, ferry via Dingwall
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1. Take the bus from High School to Council Buildingsbus 61
2. Take the bus from Dingwall to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
8h 32m
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from High School to Council Buildingsbus 61
2. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
11h 6m
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from High School to Bus Station Stance 6bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
5h 17m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from High School to Bus Station Stance 6bus 61
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
9h 29m
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from High School to Bus Station Stance 6bus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ABZ - KOI
8h 21m

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

7Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ullapool to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 204.9 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

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 Council Buildings, walk to Dingwall, take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the line 7 bus to West Tankerness Lane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High School to Orcadian Office via Council Buildings, Hill Street, Station, Dingwall, Wick, Wick Co-op, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 11h 6m.

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