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10 h 6 min
695 km.
from $38
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Durham, Great Britain → Kirkwall, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Durham to Kirkwall

Cheapest
10 h 6 min
Car
695 km.
from $38
Other
5 h 18 min
Train, Plane
475 km.
from $486.49
16 h 35 min
Bus, Ferry
474 km.
from $108.02
12 h 45 min
Train, Ferry
474 km.
from $398
14 h 15 min
474 km.
from $95.24
16 h 2 min
474 km.
from $392.15
6 h 8 min
Train, Plane
475 km.
from $427.25
13 h 3 min
474 km.
from $249.65

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$51.90

Train operators

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Durham to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Durham to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16
Train from Durham to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.89–$493.65
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Durham to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55
Train from Durham to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$164.55–$240.50
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$139.24
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$107.59

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$886.04
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Aberdeen to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$51.90

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 16h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $217.39 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Durham to Kirkwall?

The distance between Durham and Kirkwall is 573 km.

How do I travel from Durham to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 45m and costs $163.04 - $467.39 .

How long does it take to get from Durham to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Durham to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 154+ hotels available in Kirkwall. Prices start at $81.54 per night.
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