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How to Travel from

Elgin to Kirkwall

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Transport providers

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$367.08
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$455.68

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Elgin to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$59.49
Train from Elgin to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$34.18
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$139.24

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Other from Aberdeen to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$51.90

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
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

Bus operators

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Kirkwall is to train and ferry via Aberdeen which costs $50 - $97.83 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $141.30 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Elgin to Kirkwall?

The distance between Elgin and Kirkwall is 331 km.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 1m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Elgin 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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