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How to get from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen by bus and ferry?

Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen - Bus Timetable

The X10 bus from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen departs once a day at 22:45. The journey takes about 8 hr 25 min.

From Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen by bus and ferry

To get from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen in Scotland, take the X10 bus from Kirkwall Hotel, Kirkwall station to Passenger Terminal, Hatston station. Next, take the NL2 ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston station to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 25 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Aberdeen on the Moovit app.

505min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X10X10
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Aberdeen
Leaves from Kirkwall Hotel, Kirkwall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kirkwall Hotel, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710482
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X10X10
    Wait for bus
    X10
    Stromness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Passenger Terminal, Hatston
    ID 6020710484
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
    ID 9300KWH
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    465 min
  • 7
    Walk to Aberdeen
    Walk to
    Aberdeen
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen

The distance between Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland is approximately 216.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 505 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry timetable from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen

To check the bus and ferry timetable from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal) and destination (Aberdeen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry timetables.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen?

    The fastest way takes 505 minutes, using Bus line X10, Ferry line NL2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal and Aberdeen?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen?

    The X10 bus line goes from Kirkwall Hotel, Kirkwall station near Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Kirkwall to Passenger Terminal, Hatston station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Passenger Terminal, Hatston station near Aberdeen in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Kirkwall and Aberdeen in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 8 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to get to Aberdeen?

    Get on the X10 bus from the Kirkwall Hotel, Kirkwall stop near Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Kirkwall.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal and Aberdeen?

    Get off the bus at the Passenger Terminal, Hatston station, which is closest to Aberdeen in Scotland.