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How to get from Dornoch to Kirkwall by bus and ferry?
From Dornoch to Kirkwall by bus and ferry
To get from Dornoch to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X99 bus from Cathedral Square, Dornoch station to Ferry Terminal, Scrabster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL1 ferry and finally take the X1 bus from Travel Centre, Stromness station to Glaitness School, Kirkwall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 9 min.
369min
X99NL1X1
Leaves from Cathedral Square, Dornoch
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationDornoch - 2X99Wait for busX99Scrabster
- 3
Ride to bus stationFerry Terminal, ScrabsterID 670086514155 min - 4Walk to ferry stationScrabster Ferry Terminal, ScrabsterID 9300SCR70 yd • 1 min
- 5NL1Wait for ferryNL1Stromness
- 6Ride to ferry stationStromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, StromnessID 9300SNS90 min
- 7Walk to bus stationTravel Centre, StromnessID 6020710304180 yd • 3 min
- 8X1Wait for busX1St Margarets Hope
- 9Ride to bus stationGlaitness School, KirkwallID 602071079531 min
- 10Walk toKirkwall90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Dornoch to Kirkwall
The distance between Dornoch, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 125.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 369 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dornoch 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 Dornoch
Dornoch is located at Dornoch, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Cathedral Square, Dornoch.
Bus stations close to Dornoch:
- Cathedral Square, Dornoch
- Clydesdale Bank, Dornoch
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
- Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall
- West Tankerness Lane, Kirkwall
Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:
- Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
- Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
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Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Dornoch to Kirkwall?
The fastest way takes 369 minutes, using Bus line X99, Bus line NL1, Bus line X1.
Is there a direct bus between Dornoch and Kirkwall in Scotland?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 9 min.
Which bus line goes from Dornoch to Kirkwall in Scotland?
The X99 bus line goes from Scrabster station near Dornoch to Ferry Terminal, Scrabster station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Ferry Terminal, Scrabster station near Kirkwall in Scotland
How long does it take to travel from Dornoch to Kirkwall in Scotland by bus and ferry?
The total travel time between Dornoch and Kirkwall in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 6 hr 9 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Dornoch to get to Kirkwall in Scotland?
Get on the X99 bus from the Scrabster stop near Dornoch in Scotland.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dornoch and Kirkwall in Scotland?
Get off the bus at the Ferry Terminal, Scrabster stop, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.
