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How to get fromKirkwall to Elginby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    4h 27m
    £120–345

  2. Ferry, bus via Nairn

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    10h 5m
    £21–27

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain train
    8h 45m
    £44–69

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain train
    11h 17m
    £106–188

  5. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    3h 53m
    £186–627

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus
    10h 34m
    £53–62

Kirkwall to Elgin by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Elgin. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, then take the bus to Elgin station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayre Hotel to Elgin via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Terminal Building, Inverness Union Street, and Inverness in around 8h 45m.

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