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7 h 5 min
420 km.
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Perth, Great Britain → Kirkwall, Great Britain

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

Composite routes from Perth to Kirkwall

Cheapest
7 h 5 min
Car
420 km.
from $23
Other
4 h 16 min
Train, Plane
287 km.
from $399.43
11 h 23 min
Bus, Ferry
288 km.
from $83.38
9 h 57 min
Train, Ferry
288 km.
from $116.30
10 h 43 min
288 km.
from $101.83
11 h 55 min
288 km.
from $246.78
5 h 7 min
Train, Plane
287 km.
from $250.79
4 h 36 min
Train, Plane
287 km.
from $417.47
6 h
Train, Plane
287 km.
from $344.90
3 h 30 min
Train, Plane
287 km.
from $356.85

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Perth to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Bus from Dundee to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Perth to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Perth to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63

Stagecoach East Scotland

Phone:
0345 241 8000
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from South Street to Crichton
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Perth to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily

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:
$43.04–$55.69

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$379.73
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$468.34
Plane from Dundee Riverside Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$582.26

Train operators

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Perth to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Perth to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$45.57
Train from Perth to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$75.95
Train from Perth to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$101.26
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Perth to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$54.43
Train from Perth to Dundee
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$22.78

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:
$30.38–$53.16
Other from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

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:
$24.21

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs $45.65 - $76.09 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $152.17 - $532.61 .

How far is it from Perth to Kirkwall?

The distance between Perth and Kirkwall is 426 km.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 57m and costs $54.35 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Perth to Kirkwall, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Perth and Kirkwall?

It is currently 10:03 at both, Perth 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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