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How to get fromKyle of Lochalsh to Kirkwallby train, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kyle of Lochalsh to Kirkwall by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwalltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dingwall to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h 32m
    £56–88

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    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 1m
    £32–51

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwalltrain train
    2. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 31m
    £112–197

  4. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    5h 58m
    £211–621

  5. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to King Streetbus bus 917
    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
    9h 50m
    £44–69

  6. Bus, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    8h 17m
    £197–435

  7. Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    9h 18m
    £185–475

Kyle of Lochalsh to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kyle of Lochalsh to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Dingwall, walk to Station, take the bus to Tesco, take the bus to Scrabster Terminal Building, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to West Tankerness Lane. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Orcadian Office via Dingwall, Wick, Wick Co-op, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 11h 31m.

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