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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Aviemore is to ferry and bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Aviemore is to fly and train which takes 5h 16m and costs £170 - £650.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Aviemore?

The distance between Kirkwall and Aviemore is 207 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Aviemore without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 45m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Kirkwall to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 492+ hotels available in Aviemore.

Kirkwall to Aviemore - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kirkwall to Aviemore by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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Ferry, bus
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1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aviemore stationbus
8h 45m
£34–49
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
10h 15m
£182–262
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
5h 16m
£172–631
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
6h 47m
£187–477
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
6h 56m
£257–582
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
7h 45m
£167–431

Kirkwall to Aviemore by bus and ferry

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8h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.6 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Aviemore. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, take the bus to Inverness Union Street, then take the bus to Aviemore station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Aviemore via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, Wick, and Inverness in around 10h 15m.

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