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Car
11 h 40 min
508 km.
from $27
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Islay, Great Britain → Kirkwall, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Islay to Kirkwall

Composite routes from Islay to Kirkwall

Cheapest
11 h 40 min
Car
508 km.
from $27
Other
9 h 12 min
Ferry, Plane
402 km.
from $427.01
18 h 31 min
Ferry, bus via Aberdeen, Ferry, bus via Aberdeen
402 km.
from $115.80
19 h 11 min
Ferry, Bus
400 km.
from $204.35
10 h 39 min
Ferry, Plane
402 km.
from $420.49
18 h 36 min
Bus, Train
402 km.
from $162.33

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
FlixBus
Website
Megabus UK
Website
Scottish Citylink
Website
Stagecoach North Scotland
Website
Caledonian MacBrayne
Website
FlixBus
Website
1h 55m
Every 30 minutes
$15.19–$21.52
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Megabus UK
Website
3h 38m
Every 3 hours
$21.52–$30.38
[email protected]
Contact via email
Scottish Citylink
Website
3h
Once daily
$31.64–$45.57
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Stagecoach North Scotland
Website
3h 39m
6 times a week
$43.04–$55.69
01224591381
01224591381
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Caledonian MacBrayne
Website
2h 20m
Twice daily
$10.76–$12.02
+44 (0)1475 650 397
+44 (0)1475 650 397
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
Loganair
Website
Loganair
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$202.52–$886.04
Train operators
Found: 1
ScotRail
Website
ScotRail
Website
2h 46m
Hourly
$58.23–$126.58
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
NorthLink Ferries
Website
NorthLink Ferries
Website
6h
Once daily
$30.38–$53.16
+44 845 600 0449
+44 845 600 0449
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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