How to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall
3 ways, 211 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrybest | 7h 28m | £57–199 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 8h 15m | £38–50 estimated |
| Taxi | 8h 15m | £590–840 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:00 → 15:287h 28m · directNorthLink Ferries Aberdeen - Kirkwall£57–199
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Kirkwall?
- The fastest way is by ferry: about 7h 28m door to door. The straight-line distance is 211 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Aberdeen to Kirkwall?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £38. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Kirkwall from Aberdeen by road?
- About 421 km, roughly 8h 15m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £38–50; tolls and parking are extra.