How to get from Orkney Islands to Aberdeen by bus and ferry?

Orkney Islands to Aberdeen - Bus Timetable

The X10 bus from Orkney Islands to Aberdeen departs once a day at 22:55. The journey takes about 8 hr 33 min.

From Orkney Islands to Aberdeen by bus and ferry

To get from Orkney Islands to Aberdeen in Scotland, take the X10 bus from Long Stay Car Park, Hatston 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 33 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Orkney Islands may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Aberdeen on the Moovit app.

513min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X10X10
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Aberdeen
Leaves from Long Stay Car Park, Hatston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Long Stay Car Park, Hatston
    ID 6020710483
    1.7 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - X10X10
    Wait for bus
    X10
    Stromness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Passenger Terminal, Hatston
    ID 6020710484
    5 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 Orkney Islands to Aberdeen

The distance between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland is approximately 215.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 513 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands to Aberdeen

To check the bus and ferry timetable from Orkney Islands to Aberdeen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Orkney Islands) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Aberdeen?

    The fastest way takes 513 minutes, using Bus line X10, Ferry line NL2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Orkney Islands and Aberdeen?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Orkney Islands to Aberdeen?

    The X10 bus line goes from Long Stay Car Park, Hatston station near Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands to Aberdeen by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands and Aberdeen in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 8 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Orkney Islands to get to Aberdeen?

    Get on the X10 bus from the Long Stay Car Park, Hatston stop near Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Orkney Islands and Aberdeen?

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

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