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How to get fromStonehaven to Kirkwallby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Stonehaven to Kirkwall by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stonehaven Barclay Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    3h 54m
    £122–347

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    12h 22m
    £43–64

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    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
    11h 30m
    £52–120

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stonehaven to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    5h 13m
    £211–506

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    5h 37m
    £243–510

Stonehaven to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 149.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Stonehaven to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Union Street, take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stonehaven to West Tankerness Lane via Aberdeen, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 11h 30m.

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