What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Aberdeen is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 11h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs £120 - £340.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Aberdeen?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Aberdeen is 137 miles.

How do I travel from Orkney Islands to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Aberdeen without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 10h 56m and costs £40 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Orkney Islands to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Orkney Islands to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 670+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Orkney Islands to Aberdeen - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Aberdeen by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
2h 43m
£126–339
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
10h 56m
£41–93
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 Aberdeentrain
11h 50m
£199–310
Ferry, bus
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 Aberdeen Union Streetbus
11h 12m
£41–58

Orkney Islands to Aberdeen by bus, ferry, and train

11Weekly Services

10h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.3 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

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

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