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Dumfries to Kirkwall

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Nine ways to Travel from Dumfries to Kirkwall

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Cheapest
By car (618 km)
9 h
618 km.
from $33
Fastest
Plane to Kirkwall (Wick Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
9 h
618 km.
from $8.06
Train, Plane (Train to Glasgow Airport)
5 h 3 min
435 km.
from $327.66
Train, ferry via Aberdeen
13 h 41 min
436 km.
from $180.78
Bus, Ferry
14 h 42 min
436 km.
from $160.04
Train, Ferry
16 h 48 min
435 km.
from $487.39
Train, Plane (Train to Edinburgh Airport)
5 h 47 min
435 km.
from $417.63
Bus, ferry via Aberdeen
15 h 30 min
436 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

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

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

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:
$41.77–$54.43

Ember

Phone:
+44 (0)131 510 4007
Email:
Website:
ember.to/
Bus from George Street to Adelphi
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly

Houstons Minicoaches

Phone:
+44 1576 203874
Email:
Website:
houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Buccleuch Street to Princes
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.16–$164.55

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$101.26
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$139.24

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Lockerbie to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$59.49
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$75.95

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$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:
$29.11–$51.90
Other from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

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:
$23.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 14h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $173.91 - $521.74 .

How far is it from Dumfries to Kirkwall?

The distance between Dumfries and Kirkwall is 507 km.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Aberdeen which takes 13h 41m and costs $86.96 - $315.22 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Dumfries to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 154+ hotels available in Kirkwall. Prices start at $81.54 per night.
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