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11 h 7 min
786 km.
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Eleven ways to Travel from Whitby to Kirkwall

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Cheapest
By car (786 km)
11 h 7 min
786 km.
from $43
Other
Rideshare
11 h 7 min
786 km.
from $10.25
Train, Plane (Train)
7 h 43 min
518 km.
from $514.40
Bus, Ferry
18 h 56 min
519 km.
from $130.96
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
15 h 29 min
518 km.
from $283.98
Train, Bus, Ferry
18 h 18 min
519 km.
from $138.91
Train, Plane (Train)
8 h 34 min
518 km.
from $552.99
Train, Plane (Train)
10 h 1 min
518 km.
from $475.24
Train, Plane (Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport)
7 h 32 min
518 km.
from $724.37
Train, Ferry (Train)
16 h 26 min
519 km.
from $416.67
Train, Ferry (Train)
18 h 11 min
516 km.
from $552.83

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from John Dobson Street - Laing Art Gallery to Union
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16
Bus from Bus Station Stand 19 to John
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19
Bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16

Go North East

Phone:
+44 191 420 5050
Email:
Website:
gonortheast.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stand 19 to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.96

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Darlington to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16
Train from Newcastle to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.89–$481.00

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Darlington to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$126.58–$177.21
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55
Train from Newcastle to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$240.50
Train from Darlington to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$202.52–$291.13

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Scarborough to Huddersfield
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$69.62
Train from Huddersfield to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$43.04

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Whitby to Darlington
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Train from Whitby to Heworth
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$24.05
Train from Whitby to Allens
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$11.39–$15.19
Train from Whitby to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.99–$25.32

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04
Plane from Ringway Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$379.73–$594.92
Plane from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$544.28–$1,012.62

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:
$30.38–$53.16

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:
$24.21

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs $70.65 - $119.57 and takes 18h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $478.26 - $923.91 .

How far is it from Whitby to Kirkwall?

The distance between Whitby and Kirkwall is 686 km.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 15h 29m and costs $173.91 - $543.48 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Whitby to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 153+ hotels available in Kirkwall. Prices start at $84.29 per night.
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