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

From Duffus to Kirkwall by bus, ferry and train

To get from Duffus 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 Road, Duffus 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 12 hr 10 min.

730min
Bus - 3232
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Church Road, Duffus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Duffus
  • 2
    Bus - 3232
    Wait for bus
    32
    Forres
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bogton Place, Forres
    ID 638051161
    54 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 Duffus to Kirkwall

The distance between Duffus, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 239.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 730 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Duffus 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 Duffus

Duffus is located at Duffus, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Church Road, Duffus.

Bus stations close to Duffus:

  • Church Road, Duffus
  • War Memorial, Duffus

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
  • Glaitness School, 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 Duffus to Kirkwall?

    The fastest way takes 730 minutes, using Bus line 32, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Duffus 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 10 min.

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

    The 32 bus line goes from Forres station near Duffus 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 Duffus to Kirkwall in Scotland by bus, train and ferry?

    The total travel time between Duffus and Kirkwall in Scotland by bus, train and ferry is about 12 hr 10 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Duffus 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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