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836 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from York to Kirkwall

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Cheapest
By car (836 km)
11 h 14 min
836 km.
from $45
Other
Rideshare
11 h 14 min
836 km.
from $10.90
Train, Plane (Train to Ringway Airport)
6 h 32 min
570 km.
from $440.57
Bus, Ferry
18 h 24 min
570 km.
from $156.37
Train, ferry via Aberdeen, Train, ferry via Aberdeen
13 h 32 min
570 km.
from $283.59
Train, Ferry
15 h 42 min
570 km.
from $569.41
Train, Plane (Train to Edinburgh Airport)
5 h 55 min
570 km.
from $532.66
Train, Plane (Train)
6 h 45 min
570 km.
from $571.25
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
13 h 40 min
570 km.
from $302.22
Train, ferry via Wakefield
15 h 51 min
570 km.
from $524.22

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$76.43

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from York to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
5h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$203.80–$636.89
Train from York to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$127.38–$394.87
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.16–$254.76
Train from York to Wakefield
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.21–$70.06
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$216.54–$700.58

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from York to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$203.80–$292.97
Train from York to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$229.28–$318.44
Train from York to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$140.12–$203.80
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$108.27–$165.59

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$140.12
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.11–$43.31
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.68–$108.27

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from York to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.75–$63.69

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$382.13–$598.68
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.28–$827.95
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.80–$891.64

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:
$30.57–$53.50

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:
$24.37

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from York to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 18h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $260.87 - $815.22 .

How far is it from York to Kirkwall?

The distance between York and Kirkwall is 756 km.

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

The best way to get from York to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Aberdeen which takes 13h 32m and costs $195.65 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from York 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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