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How to get to Kirkwall in Scotland by Bus or Train?

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Directions to Kirkwall (Scotland) 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 Scotland

  • Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston,3 min walk,
  • Passenger Terminal, Hatston,3 min walk,

Ferry stations near Kirkwall in Scotland

  • Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall,6 min walk,
  • Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall,6 min walk,

Bus lines to Kirkwall in Scotland

  • NL2,Aberdeen,
  • X1,St Margarets Hope,
  • X10,Stromness,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to Kirkwall?

    The nearest stations to Kirkwall are:

    • Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston is 184 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Passenger Terminal, Hatston is 188 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall is 428 meters away, 6 min walk.
    • Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall is 435 meters away, 6 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Kirkwall?

    These Bus lines stop near Kirkwall: NL2

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

    The nearest bus stops to Kirkwall in Scotland are Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston and Passenger Terminal, Hatston. The closest one is a 3 min walk away.

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

    The nearest ferry stations to Kirkwall in Scotland are Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall and Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall. The closest one is a 6 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Bus to Kirkwall in Scotland?

    The X1 is the first Bus that goes to Kirkwall in Scotland. It stops nearby at 21:21.

  • What time is the last Bus to Kirkwall in Scotland?

    The NL2 is the last Bus that goes to Kirkwall in Scotland. It stops nearby at 23:15.

  • What time is the first Ferry to Kirkwall in Scotland?

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

  • What time is the last Ferry to Kirkwall in Scotland?

    The OF5 is the last Ferry that goes to Kirkwall in Scotland. 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 Address: Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston Quay, Kirkwall KW15 1RQ, United Kingdom street in Scotland

Kirkwall
KirkwallKirkwall (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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