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How to get to Kirkwall in Orkney Islands by Bus or Train?

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Directions to Kirkwall (Orkney Islands) with public transport

The following transport lines have routes that pass near Kirkwall

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How to get to Kirkwall by Bus?

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Bus stations near Kirkwall in Orkney Islands

  • Hatston Park, Kirkwall,10 min walk,
  • Orcadian Office, Kirkwall,17 min walk,

Ferry stations near Kirkwall in Orkney Islands

  • Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall,16 min walk,
  • Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall,18 min walk,

Bus lines to Kirkwall in Orkney Islands

  • N1,St Margaret's Hope (Ferry Terminal) - Stromness (Hamnavoe),
  • 6,Kirkwall (Travel Centre) - Tingwall Ferry (Ferry Terminal),
  • 7,Kirkwall (Travel Centre) - Stromness (Travel Centre),
  • 7E,Kirkwall Travel Centre - Birsay Palace,
  • 8S,Kirkwall Travel Centre - Kirkwall Travel Centre,
  • 9,Kirkwall (Travel Centre) - Kirkwall (Travel Centre),
  • 9E,Kirkwall Travel Centre - Orphir,
  • X10,Kirkwall (Kirkwall Hotel) - Stromness (Travel Cantre),
  • 437,Kirkwall Grammar School - Kirkwall St Ola,
  • X1,Kirkwall,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to Kirkwall?

    The nearest stations to Kirkwall are:

    • Hatston Park, Kirkwall is 751 meters away, 10 min walk.
    • Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall is 1214 meters away, 16 min walk.
    • Orcadian Office, Kirkwall is 1265 meters away, 17 min walk.
    • Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall is 1353 meters away, 18 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Kirkwall?

    These Bus lines stop near Kirkwall: NL2, X10

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Kirkwall in Orkney Islands?

    The nearest bus stop to Kirkwall in Orkney Islands is Hatston Park, Kirkwall. It’s a 10 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest ferry station to Kirkwall in Orkney Islands?

    The nearest ferry station to Kirkwall in Orkney Islands is Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall. It’s a 16 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Bus to Kirkwall in Orkney Islands?

    The X1 is the first Bus that goes to Kirkwall in Orkney Islands. It stops nearby at 06:07.

  • What time is the last Bus to Kirkwall in Orkney Islands?

    The X10 is the last Bus that goes to Kirkwall in Orkney Islands. It stops nearby at 00:04.

  • What time is the first Ferry to Kirkwall in Orkney Islands?

    The OF5 is the first Ferry that goes to Kirkwall in Orkney Islands. It stops nearby at 07:20.

  • What time is the last Ferry to Kirkwall in Orkney Islands?

    The OF5 is the last Ferry that goes to Kirkwall in Orkney Islands. It stops nearby at 19:30.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Kirkwall?

    The Bus fare to Kirkwall costs about £5.60 - £18.50.

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Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Kirkwall, Orkney IslandsKirkwall (Scots: Kirkwaa, Scottish Gaelic: Bàgh na h-Eaglaise, Norn: Kirkavå) is the largest town in Orkney, an archipelago to the north of mainland Scotland. The name Kirkwall comes from the Norse name Kirkjuvágr (Church Bay), which later changed to Kirkvoe, Kirkwaa and Kirkwall. Kirkwall was formerly the site of an ancient Norse town founded approximately 1000 years ago. Today, it is a transport hub with ferries to many locations.
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