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Cairnryan to Kirkwall

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642 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from Cairnryan to Kirkwall

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Cheapest
By car (642 km)
9 h 27 min
642 km.
from $35
Other
Rideshare
9 h 27 min
642 km.
from $8.37
Bus, Plane
6 h 8 min
461 km.
from $405.38
Bus, ferry via Aberdeen
14 h
462 km.
from $100.74
Bus, Ferry
14 h 40 min
460 km.
from $181.91
Bus, Train (Bus)
15 h 17 min
461 km.
from $142.86
Bus, Train (Bus)
6 h 44 min
461 km.
from $432.08
Plane
22 h 1 min
461 km.
from $487.25
Bus, Train (Bus)
14 h 4 min
461 km.
from $147.22
Train, Ferry
16 h 38 min
462 km.
from $294.33

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

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52
Bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Old Pier to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
Bus from Old Pier to Rail
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.33–$10.13

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

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97

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
Train from Ayr to Paisley
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$32.91
Train from Stranraer to Barrhead
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.44–$75.95

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
Plane from Campbeltown to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
21h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$696.18

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 Cairnryan to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry via Aberdeen which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Kirkwall is to Bus and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $173.91 - $489.13 .

How far is it from Cairnryan to Kirkwall?

The distance between Cairnryan and Kirkwall is 537 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry via Aberdeen which takes 14h and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Cairnryan to Kirkwall, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairnryan and Kirkwall?

It is currently 17:44 at both, Cairnryan 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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