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624 km.
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Cairnryan, Great Britain → Kirkwall, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairnryan to Kirkwall

Composite routes from Cairnryan to Kirkwall

Cheapest
9 h
Car
624 km.
from $34
Other
6 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
461 km.
from $405.38
14 h
462 km.
from $100.74
14 h 40 min
Bus, Ferry
460 km.
from $181.91
15 h 17 min
Bus, Train
461 km.
from $142.86
6 h 44 min
Bus, Train
461 km.
from $432.08
22 h 1 min
Plane
461 km.
from $487.25
14 h 4 min
Bus, Train
461 km.
from $147.22
16 h 38 min
Train, Ferry
462 km.
from $294.33

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
FlixBus
Website
Megabus UK
Website
Scottish Citylink
Website
Stagecoach West Scotland
Website
Stagecoach North Scotland
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
1h 1m
Every 30 minutes
$12.66–$18.99
[email protected]
Contact via email
Scottish Citylink
Website
1h 1m
Hourly
$15.19–$21.52
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Stagecoach West Scotland
Website
1h 49m
4 times a week
$11.39–$16.46
+44 1292 613500
+44 1292 613500
[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
Train operators
Found: 2
Translink UK
Website
ScotRail
Website
Translink UK
Website
2h 10m
3 times a day
$27.85–$37.97
+44 28 9066 6630
+44 28 9066 6630
Call
ScotRail
Website
2h 46m
Hourly
$58.23–$126.58
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
Loganair
Website
Loganair
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$227.84–$822.76
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 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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