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How to get from Glasgow to Kirkwall

3 ways, 355 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.

Plan this trip liveKirkwall to Glasgow

3 ways to travel

WayDoor to doorPrice
Ferrybest9h 43m£51–168 estimated
Drivecheapest9h 29m£47–65 estimated
Taxifastest9h 29m£740–1,050 estimated

Departures today

  1. 13:26 → 23:4810h 22m · 1 changeScotRail ScotRail£51–167
  2. 13:26 → 23:139h 47m · 2 changesScotRail ScotRail£51–168
  3. 13:28 → 23:4810h 20m · 2 changesFirst Greater Glasgow 57A£51–167
  4. 13:28 → 23:139h 45m · 3 changesFirst Greater Glasgow 57A£51–168
  5. 13:30 → 23:4810h 18m · 3 changesMcGill's Bus Service 38£51–167
  6. 13:30 → 23:139h 43m · 4 changesMcGill's Bus Service 38£51–168

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 Glasgow to Kirkwall?
The fastest way is by taxi: about 9h 29m door to door. The straight-line distance is 355 km.
What is the cheapest way from Glasgow to Kirkwall?
Drive is the cheapest, from £47. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
How far is Kirkwall from Glasgow by road?
About 525 km, roughly 9h 29m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £47–65; tolls and parking are extra.

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