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

From Avoch to Kirkwall by bus and train

To get from Avoch to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the 26A bus from Harbour, Avoch station to Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the NL2 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
Bus - 26A26A
Train - SCOTRAIL
NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Harbour, Avoch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Avoch
  • 2
    Bus - 26A26A
    Wait for bus
    26A
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness
    ID 670085865D
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    133 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    390 m • 5 min
  • 8
    undefined - NL2SCOTRAIL
    Wait for
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    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 Avoch to Kirkwall

The distance between Avoch, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 411.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 832 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Avoch 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 Avoch

Avoch is located at Avoch, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Harbour, Avoch.

Bus stations close to Avoch:

  • Harbour, Avoch
  • Post Office, Avoch
  • Hotel, Avoch

Public transport stations close to Kirkwall, Scotland

Kirkwall is located at Kirkwall, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Peerie Sea Loan, Kirkwall.

Bus stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Peerie Sea Loan, Kirkwall
  • Travel Centre, Kirkwall
  • Tesco, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 832 minutes, using Bus line 26A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

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

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

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

    The 26A bus line goes from Inverness station near Avoch to Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness station near Kirkwall in Scotland

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

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

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

    Get on the 26A bus from the Inverness stop near Avoch in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness stop, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.

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