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How to get fromAberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    6h 30m
    £20–36

  2. Bus, ferry

    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
    11h 28m
    £41–58

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus bus
    5h 27m
    £121–333

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal 6 times a week. Tickets cost £20–36 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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