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139 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Helmsdale to Kirkwall

Composite routes from Helmsdale to Kirkwall

Cheapest
3 h 36 min
Car
139 km.
from $7
Other
6 h 25 min
Bus, Ferry
104 km.
from $69
7 h 6 min
Train, Ferry
104 km.
from $100.85
5 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
104 km.
from $320.50
6 h 31 min
Bus, ferry via Wick, Bus, ferry via Wick
104 km.
from $47.89

Transport providers

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$455.68

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Helmsdale to Wick
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$59.49

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

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

Bus operators

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Belgrave Hotel to Sir
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.99–$25.32
Bus from Petrol Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.78–$30.38
Bus from Belgrave Hotel to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Helmsdale to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry via Wick which costs $43.48 - $52.17 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helmsdale to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $141.30 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Helmsdale to Kirkwall?

The distance between Helmsdale and Kirkwall is 162 km.

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

The best way to get from Helmsdale to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 25m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Helmsdale to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Helmsdale to Kirkwall?

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Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

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