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

From Aberlour to Kirkwall by bus, ferry and train

To get from Aberlour to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 36 bus from The Square, Aberlour station to New Elgin Road, New Elgin 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 9 min.

669min
Bus - 3636
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from The Square, Aberlour

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberlour
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Elgin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Elgin Road, New Elgin
    ID 638050492
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    95 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
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Public transport directions from Aberlour to Kirkwall

The distance between Aberlour, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 356.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 669 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberlour 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 Aberlour

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

Bus stations close to Aberlour:

  • The Square, Aberlour
  • Gas Road, Aberlour
  • Fleming Hospital & Aberlour Health Centr, Aberlour

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
  • Tesco, Kirkwall
  • Soulisquoy Place, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 669 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aberlour 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 9 min.

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

    The 36 bus line goes from Elgin station near Aberlour to New Elgin Road, New Elgin station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till New Elgin Road, New Elgin station near Kirkwall in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Aberlour and Kirkwall in Scotland by bus, train and ferry is about 11 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 36 bus from the Elgin stop near Aberlour in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the New Elgin Road, New Elgin station, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.