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

From Burghead to Kirkwall by bus, ferry and train

To get from Burghead to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 32 bus from Church Street, Burghead station to Bogton Place, Forres 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 57 min.

717min
Bus - 3232
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Church Street, Burghead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burghead
  • 2
    Bus - 3232
    Wait for bus
    32
    Forres
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bogton Place, Forres
    ID 638051161
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Forres
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    420 yd • 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
    1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Burghead to Kirkwall

The distance between Burghead, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 234.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 717 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burghead 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 Burghead

Burghead is located at Burghead, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is St Aethans Place, Burghead.

Bus stations close to Burghead:

  • St Aethans Place, Burghead
  • Kinloss Street, Burghead
  • Primary School, Burghead

Public transport stations close to Kirkwall, Scotland

Kirkwall is located at Kirkwall, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Soulisquoy Place, Kirkwall.

Bus stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Soulisquoy Place, Kirkwall
  • Travel Centre, Kirkwall
  • Tesco, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 717 minutes, using Bus line 32, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Burghead 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 57 min.

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

    The 32 bus line goes from Forres station near Burghead to Bogton Place, Forres station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Bogton Place, Forres station near Kirkwall in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Burghead and Kirkwall in Scotland by bus, train and ferry is about 11 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the 32 bus from the Forres stop near Burghead in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bogton Place, Forres station, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.

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