How to get from Anstruther to Kirkwall by bus and ferry?

From Anstruther to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

To get from Anstruther to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X60 bus from Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther station to Queensferry Street, West End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M92 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 13 hr 52 min.

832min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X60X60
Bus - M92M92
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
    ID 6500N0343
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X60X60
    Wait for bus
    X60
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensferry Street, West End
    ID 6200205203
    136 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensferry Street, West End
    ID 6200244745
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M92M92
    Wait for bus
    M92
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    180 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

From Anstruther to Kirkwall by bus, ferry and train

To get from Anstruther to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the X60 bus from Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther station to Boreland Road, Inverkeithing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 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 14 hr 52 min.

892min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X60X60
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
    ID 6500N0343
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X60X60
    Wait for bus
    X60
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boreland Road, Inverkeithing
    ID 6500D0213
    104 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverkeithing
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    134 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 Anstruther to Kirkwall

The distance between Anstruther, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 464.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 832 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Anstruther to Kirkwall by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Anstruther

Anstruther is located at Anstruther, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther.

Bus stations close to Anstruther:

  • Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
  • Crichton Street, Anstruther
  • St Andrews Road, Anstruther

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

Related Routes

From Anstruther to Kirkwall by bus, ferry and train

To get from Anstruther to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the X60 bus from Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther station to Boreland Road, Inverkeithing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 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 14 hr 52 min.

892min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X60X60
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther
    ID 6500N0343
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X60X60
    Wait for bus
    X60
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boreland Road, Inverkeithing
    ID 6500D0213
    104 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverkeithing
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    134 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 832 minutes, using Bus line X60, Bus line M92, Bus line NL2.

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

    The alternative route takes 892 minutes, using Bus line X60, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line NL2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 13 hr 52 min.

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

    The X60 bus line goes from Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther station near Anstruther to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Edinburgh station near Kirkwall in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Anstruther and Kirkwall in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 13 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the X60 bus from the Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther stop near Anstruther in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Edinburgh station, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.