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7 h 28 min
497 km.
from $27
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Glasgow, Great Britain → Kirkwall, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Glasgow to Kirkwall

Composite routes from Glasgow to Kirkwall

Cheapest
7 h 28 min
Car
497 km.
from $27
Other
11 h 41 min
Bus, ferry via Aberdeen, Bus, ferry via Aberdeen
354 km.
from $71.72
10 h 59 min
Train, ferry via Aberdeen, Train, ferry via Aberdeen
354 km.
from $120.70
11 h 56 min
Bus, Ferry
354 km.
from $141.46
14 h 5 min
Train, Ferry
352 km.
from $356.74
3 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
355 km.
from $377.57
6 h 9 min
Train, Plane
355 km.
from $280.99

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
FlixBus
Website
Megabus UK
Website
Scottish Citylink
Website
Stagecoach North Scotland
Website
FlixBus
Website
3h 55m
Every 2 hours
$27.85–$39.24
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Megabus UK
Website
3h 38m
Every 3 hours
$21.52–$30.38
[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 North Scotland
Website
3h 39m
6 times a week
$43.04–$55.69
01224591381
01224591381
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
Loganair
Website
Loganair
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$202.52–$886.04
Train operators
Found: 2
LNER
Website
ScotRail
Website
LNER
Website
2h 46m
Once daily
$63.29–$94.93
+44 345 722 5333
+44 345 722 5333
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ScotRail
Website
2h 46m
Hourly
$58.23–$126.58
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 2
NorthLink Ferries
Website
Pentland 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
Pentland Ferries
Website
1h 10m
3 times a day
$24.21
+44 (0)800 688 8998
+44 (0)800 688 8998
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry via Aberdeen which costs $52.17 - $86.96 and takes 11h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $141.30 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Glasgow to Kirkwall?

The distance between Glasgow and Kirkwall is 376 km.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Aberdeen which takes 10h 59m and costs $76.09 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Glasgow to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Which airlines fly from Glasgow Airport Airport to Kirkwall Airport?

Loganair offers flights from Glasgow Airport Airport to Kirkwall Airport.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

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