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Kirkwall to Elgin

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5 h 43 min
304 km.
from $16
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Kirkwall, Great Britain → Elgin, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Kirkwall to Elgin

Cheapest
5 h 43 min
Car
304 km.
from $16
Other
5 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
148 km.
from $241.25
11 h 1 min
Ferry, train via Aberdeen, Ferry, train via Aberdeen
148 km.
from $80.96
9 h 20 min
Bus, Train
148 km.
from $91.63
10 h 8 min
Ferry
147 km.
from $264.42
4 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
148 km.
from $292.91
7 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
148 km.
from $492.37

Transport providers

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Kirkwall to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$379.73
Plane from Kirkwall to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$468.34
Plane from Kirkwall to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$60.76
Train from Inverness to Elgin
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$35.44
Train from Wick to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$189.87

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Other from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.38–$53.16

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.21

Bus operators

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$55.69

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Elgin is to ferry and train via Aberdeen which costs $52.17 - $103.26 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Elgin is to fly and train which takes 4h 39m and costs $163.04 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Kirkwall to Elgin?

The distance between Kirkwall and Elgin is 331 km.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Elgin without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 9h 20m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Kirkwall to Elgin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 336+ hotels available in Elgin. Prices start at $68.45 per night.
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