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

From Cromarty to Kirkwall by bus and train

To get from Cromarty to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26A bus from Victoria Hall, Cromarty station to Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness 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 17 min.

857min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 26A26A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - NL2NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Victoria Hall, Cromarty

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Hall, Cromarty
    ID 670061032
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 26A26A
    Wait for bus
    26A
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness
    ID 670085865D
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    290 yd • 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 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 Cromarty to Kirkwall

The distance between Cromarty, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 266.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 857 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cromarty 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 Cromarty

Cromarty is located at Cromarty, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Victoria Hall, Cromarty.

Bus stations close to Cromarty:

  • Victoria Hall, Cromarty
  • Townlands Park, Cromarty
  • The Links, Cromarty

Ferry stations close to Cromarty:

  • Cromarty Ferry Terminal, Cromarty

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
  • West Tankerness Lane, Kirkwall
  • Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, 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 Cromarty to Kirkwall?

    The fastest way takes 857 minutes, using Bus line 26A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 14 hr 17 min.

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

    The 26A bus line goes from Victoria Hall, Cromarty station near Cromarty to Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Inverness station near Kirkwall in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Cromarty and Kirkwall in Scotland by bus and train is about 14 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 26A bus from the Victoria Hall, Cromarty stop near Cromarty in Scotland.

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

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

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