How to get from Aberchirder to Kirkwall by bus, ferry and train?

From Aberchirder to Kirkwall by bus, ferry and train

To get from Aberchirder to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 301 bus from The Square, Aberchirder station to The Square, Huntly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the NL2 ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 51 min.

711min
Bus - 301301
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from The Square, Aberchirder
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberchirder
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Huntly
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Square, Huntly
    ID 630030981
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Huntly
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
    ID 9300KWH
    390 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kirkwall
    Walk to
    Kirkwall
    1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberchirder to Kirkwall
The distance between Aberchirder, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 189.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 711 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberchirder to Kirkwall by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Aberchirder

Aberchirder is located at Aberchirder, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is The Square, Aberchirder.

Bus stations close to Aberchirder:

  • The Square, Aberchirder
  • South Street, Aberchirder
Public transport stations close to Kirkwall, Scotland

Kirkwall is located at Kirkwall, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Travel Centre, Kirkwall.

Bus stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Travel Centre, Kirkwall
  • West Tankerness Lane, Kirkwall
  • Supermarkets, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
  • Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aberchirder to Kirkwall?

    The fastest way takes 711 minutes, using Bus line 301, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aberchirder and Kirkwall in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 11 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aberchirder to Kirkwall in Scotland?

    The 301 bus line goes from Huntly station near Aberchirder to The Square, Huntly station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till The Square, Huntly station near Kirkwall in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Aberchirder to Kirkwall in Scotland by bus, train and ferry?

    The total travel time between Aberchirder and Kirkwall in Scotland by bus, train and ferry is about 11 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aberchirder to get to Kirkwall in Scotland?

    Get on the 301 bus from the Huntly stop near Aberchirder in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aberchirder and Kirkwall in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the The Square, Huntly station, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.

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