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Islay to Kirkwall

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11 h 37 min
556 km.
from $30
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Seven ways to Travel from Islay to Kirkwall

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Cheapest
By car (556 km)
11 h 37 min
556 km.
from $30
Other
Rideshare
11 h 37 min
556 km.
from $7.25
Ferry, Plane (Ferry)
9 h 12 min
402 km.
from $427.01
Ferry, bus via Aberdeen, Ferry, bus via Aberdeen
18 h 31 min
402 km.
from $115.80
Ferry, Bus
19 h 11 min
400 km.
from $204.35
Ferry, Plane (Ferry)
10 h 39 min
402 km.
from $420.49
Bus, Train
18 h 36 min
402 km.
from $162.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Dundee
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52
Bus from Dundee to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.04–$55.69

Caledonian MacBrayne

Phone:
+44 (0)1475 650 397
Email:
Website:
calmac.co.uk
Other from Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.76–$12.02

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76
Plane from Islay to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$759.47

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$126.58

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
Other from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Islay to Kirkwall is to ferry and bus via Aberdeen which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 18h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islay to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $184.78 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Islay to Kirkwall?

The distance between Islay and Kirkwall is 576 km.

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

The best way to get from Islay to Kirkwall without a car is to ferry and bus via Aberdeen which takes 18h 31m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Islay 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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