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How to get from Banff to Kirkwall by bus, ferry and train?
From Banff to Kirkwall by bus, ferry and train
To get from Banff to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 301 bus from Low Street, Banff station to The Square, Huntly 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 19 min.
739min
301
NL2
Leaves from Low Street, Banff
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationBanff - 2301Wait for bus301Huntly
- 3
Ride to bus stationThe Square, HuntlyID 63003098156 min - 4Walk to train stationHuntly760 m • 10 min
- 5SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILAberdeen
- 6Ride to train stationAberdeen60 min
- 7Walk to ferry stationAberdeen Ferry Terminal, AberdeenID 9300ABA390 m • 5 min
- 8NL2Wait for ferryNL2Lerwick
- 9Ride to ferry stationKirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, HatstonID 9300KWH390 min
- 10Walk toKirkwall2.9 km • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Banff to Kirkwall
The distance between Banff, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 326.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 739 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Banff 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 Banff
Banff is located at Banff, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Low Street, Banff.
Bus stations close to Banff:
- Low Street, Banff
- Airlie Gardens, Banff
- Water Lane, Banff
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
- Soulisquoy Place, Kirkwall
- West Tankerness Lane, Kirkwall
Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:
- Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
- Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
- Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
Related Routes
- Abernethy to Kirkwall
- Blairhall to Kirkwall
- Brora to Kirkwall
- Carnock to Kirkwall
- Comrie (Fife) to Kirkwall
- Elgin to Kirkwall
- Glasgow to Kirkwall
- New Pitsligo to Kirkwall
- Oakley to Kirkwall
- Rothienorman to Kirkwall
- St Boswells to Kirkwall
- Thurso to Kirkwall
- Wick to Kirkwall
- Banff to Brora
- Banff to Glenrothes
- Banff to Longside
- Banff to Lumphanan
- Banff to New Deer
- Banff to Perth
- Banff to Portsoy
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Banff to Kirkwall?
The fastest way takes 739 minutes, using Bus line 301, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.
Is there a direct bus between Banff 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 19 min.
Which bus line goes from Banff to Kirkwall in Scotland?
The 301 bus line goes from Huntly station near Banff to The Square, Huntly station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till The Square, Huntly station near Kirkwall in Scotland
How long does it take to travel from Banff to Kirkwall in Scotland by bus, train and ferry?
The total travel time between Banff and Kirkwall in Scotland by bus, train and ferry is about 12 hr 19 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Banff to get to Kirkwall in Scotland?
Get on the 301 bus from the Huntly stop near Banff in Scotland.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Banff and Kirkwall in Scotland?
Get off the bus at the The Square, Huntly station, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.
