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How to get fromAberdeen to Kirkwallby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    2h 38m
    £117–339

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 52m
    £41–58

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 9m
    £51–104

Aberdeen to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 134.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

Loganair flies from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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