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

From Aberfoyle to Kirkwall by bus, ferry and train

To get from Aberfoyle to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the X10A bus from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle station to Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling 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 12 hr 40 min.

760min
Bus - X10AX10A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberfoyle
  • 2
    Bus - X10AX10A
    Wait for bus
    X10A
    Stirling
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling
    ID 66004000025
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stirling
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    122 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    390 m • 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
    2.9 km • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Aberfoyle to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

To get from Aberfoyle to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X10A bus from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 091 bus 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 14 hr 25 min.

865min
Bus - X10AX10A
Bus - 091091
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberfoyle
  • 2
    Bus - X10AX10A
    Wait for bus
    X10A
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903750
    109 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903826
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 091091
    Wait for bus
    091
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    200 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    540 m • 7 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
    2.9 km • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberfoyle to Kirkwall

The distance between Aberfoyle, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 448.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 760 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberfoyle 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 Aberfoyle

Aberfoyle is located at Aberfoyle, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Queens Crescent, Aberfoyle.

Bus stations close to Aberfoyle:

  • Queens Crescent, Aberfoyle
  • The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, Trossachs

Public transport stations close to Kirkwall, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Supermarkets, Kirkwall
  • West Tankerness Lane, Kirkwall
  • Tesco, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
  • Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
  • Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston

From Aberfoyle to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

To get from Aberfoyle to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X10A bus from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 091 bus 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 14 hr 25 min.

865min
Bus - X10AX10A
Bus - 091091
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberfoyle
  • 2
    Bus - X10AX10A
    Wait for bus
    X10A
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903750
    109 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903826
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 091091
    Wait for bus
    091
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    200 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    540 m • 7 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
    2.9 km • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 760 minutes, using Bus line X10A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aberfoyle to Kirkwall?

    The alternative route takes 865 minutes, using Bus line X10A, Bus line 091, Bus line NL2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aberfoyle 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 12 hr 40 min.

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

    The X10A bus line goes from Stirling station near Aberfoyle to Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station near Kirkwall in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Aberfoyle and Kirkwall in Scotland by bus, train and ferry is about 12 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the X10A bus from the Stirling stop near Aberfoyle in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.