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How to get from Abernethy to Kirkwall by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Abernethy to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 36 bus from Hotel, Abernethy station to Bus Station, Perth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the NL2 bus 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 13 min.

673min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3636
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - NL2NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Hotel, Abernethy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hotel, Abernethy
    ID 64803031
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Perth
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Perth
    ID 64804255
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Perth
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    93 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - NL2NL2
    Wait for bus
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 56A, SCOTRAIL and NL2

To get from Abernethy to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56A bus from Hotel, Abernethy station to Bus Station, Perth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the NL2 bus 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 14 min.

854min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 56A56A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - NL2NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Hotel, Abernethy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hotel, Abernethy
    ID 64803031
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 56A56A
    Wait for bus
    56A
    Perth
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Perth
    ID 64804255
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Perth
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    93 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - NL2NL2
    Wait for bus
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus 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 Abernethy to Kirkwall

The distance between Abernethy, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 235.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 673 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Abernethy to Kirkwall by bus 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 Abernethy

Abernethy is located at Abernethy, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Hotel, Abernethy.

Bus stations close to Abernethy:

  • Hotel, Abernethy
  • School Wynd, Abernethy
  • Inkerman Alley, Abernethy

Public transport stations close to Kirkwall, Scotland

Kirkwall is located at Kirkwall, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is West Tankerness Lane, Kirkwall.

Bus stations close to Kirkwall:

  • West Tankerness Lane, Kirkwall
  • Peerie Sea Loan, Kirkwall
  • Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 56A, SCOTRAIL and NL2

To get from Abernethy to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56A bus from Hotel, Abernethy station to Bus Station, Perth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the NL2 bus 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 14 min.

854min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 56A56A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - NL2NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Hotel, Abernethy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hotel, Abernethy
    ID 64803031
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 56A56A
    Wait for bus
    56A
    Perth
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Perth
    ID 64804255
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Perth
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    93 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - NL2NL2
    Wait for bus
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 673 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

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

    The alternative route takes 854 minutes, using Bus line 56A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 11 hr 13 min.

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

    The 36 bus line goes from Hotel, Abernethy station near Abernethy to Perth station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Perth station near Kirkwall in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Abernethy and Kirkwall in Scotland by bus and train is about 11 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 36 bus from the Hotel, Abernethy stop near Abernethy in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Perth stop, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.

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