How to get from St Boswells to Kirkwall by bus and ferry?

From St Boswells to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

To get from St Boswells to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 51 bus from Agricultural College, Newtown St Boswells station to Bus Station, Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M92 bus 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 14 hr 26 min.

866min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Bus - M92M92
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Agricultural College, Newtown St Boswells

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Agricultural College, Newtown St Boswells
    ID 6900682
    1.47 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Edinburgh
    ID 6200600746
    112 min
  • 4
    Bus - M92M92
    Wait for bus
    M92
    Aberdeen
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    185 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    540 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
    ID 9300KWH
    390 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kirkwall
    Walk to
    Kirkwall
    2.9 km • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Boswells to Kirkwall

The distance between St Boswells, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 464.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 866 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Boswells 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 St Boswells

St Boswells is located at St Boswells, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is St Boswells Bus Stance, St Boswells.

Bus stations close to St Boswells:

  • St Boswells Bus Stance, St Boswells
  • Springfield Terrace, St Boswells
  • Braeheads Road, St Boswells

Public transport stations close to Kirkwall, Scotland

Kirkwall is located at Kirkwall, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Peerie Sea Loan, Kirkwall.

Bus stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Peerie Sea Loan, Kirkwall
  • Soulisquoy Place, Kirkwall
  • Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Boswells to Kirkwall?

    The fastest way takes 866 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line M92, Bus line NL2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 14 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St Boswells to Kirkwall in Scotland?

    The 51 bus line goes from Agricultural College, Newtown St Boswells station near St Boswells to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Edinburgh station near Kirkwall in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from St Boswells to Kirkwall in Scotland by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between St Boswells and Kirkwall in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 14 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 51 bus from the Agricultural College, Newtown St Boswells stop near St Boswells in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Edinburgh station, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.