How to get from Kirkwall to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by bus?

Kirkwall to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal - Bus Timetable

The 6 bus from Kirkwall to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal runs from 06:47 to 17:15, with departures every 15 min-2 hr 40 min. The journey takes about 47 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Kirkwall to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by bus

Take one direct bus from Kirkwall to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Orkney Islands: take the 6 bus from Glaitness School, Kirkwall station to Ferry Terminal, Tingwall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The bus schedule from Kirkwall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal on the Moovit app.

47min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Walk to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal
Leaves from Glaitness School, Kirkwall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glaitness School, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710794
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Kirkwall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Tingwall
    ID 6020710330
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal
    Walk to
    Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kirkwall to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal

The distance between Kirkwall, Orkney Islands and Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Orkney Islands is approximately 40.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkwall to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Orkney Islands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from Kirkwall to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal

To check the bus timetable from Kirkwall to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kirkwall) and destination (Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kirkwall and Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Kirkwall in Scotland to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Orkney Islands in 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kirkwall to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

    The 6 bus line goes from Glaitness School, Kirkwall station near Kirkwall in Scotland to Ferry Terminal, Tingwall station near Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Orkney Islands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kirkwall to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal by bus?

    The total travel time between Kirkwall in Scotland and Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Orkney Islands by bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kirkwall to get to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

    Get on the 6 bus from the Glaitness School, Kirkwall stop near Kirkwall in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kirkwall and Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

    Get off the bus at the Ferry Terminal, Tingwall stop, which is closest to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Orkney Islands.

  • When is the last bus from Kirkwall to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

    The last bus from Kirkwall in Scotland to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in Orkney Islands is the Kirkwall (Travel Centre) - Tingwall Ferry (Ferry Terminal) line. It leaves the Glaitness School, Kirkwall stop at 18:15.

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