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Newcastle upon Tyne, Great Britain → Kirkwall, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Kirkwall

Composite routes from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Kirkwall

Cheapest
9 h 49 min
Car
669 km.
from $36
Other
4 h 58 min
Train, Plane
452 km.
from $464.10
14 h 13 min
Bus, Ferry
452 km.
from $107.74
12 h 34 min
Train, ferry via Aberdeen, Train, ferry via Aberdeen
452 km.
from $238
14 h 43 min
Train, Ferry
453 km.
from $517.27
5 h 48 min
Train, Plane
452 km.
from $502.68
12 h 43 min
452 km.
from $233.67
14 h 21 min
Bus, ferry via Travel Centre, Bus, ferry via Travel Centre
452 km.
from $81.39

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

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

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Train from Newcastle to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.89–$481.00
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89
Train from Newcastle to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$240.50
Train from Newcastle to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$189.87–$265.81
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

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:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

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

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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 14h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkwall?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Kirkwall is 551 km.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Aberdeen which takes 12h 34m and costs $163.04 - $456.52 .

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkwall, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Newcastle upon Tyne and Kirkwall?

It is currently 00:45 at both, Newcastle upon Tyne and Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

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