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How to get fromTobermory to Kirkwallby ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    8h 29m
    £245–528

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    14h 46m
    £47–84

  3. Ferry, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    8h 57m
    £201–493

  4. Ferry, bus, bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Fishnish Ferry Terminal to Lochaline Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pier to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    4. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    10h 8m
    £195–644

  5. Ferry, bus via Fort William

    1. Take the ferry from Tobermory Mull Ferry Terminal to Kilchoan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Slipway to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 506
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    14h 52m
    £47–77

Tobermory to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration14h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Tobermory to Kirkwall. However, you can take the line 495 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Oban Bus Station, take the bus to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ledaig Car Park to Hornesquoy Road via Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban Bus Station, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 14h 46m.

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