How to travel from Fort Augustus to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Fort Augustus and Kirkwall is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Kirkwall by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkwall → Fort Augustus if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 and then to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£52($62)
Multiple operators
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Wick then take a ferry to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£61($72)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Kirkwall by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($220).
The distance between Fort Augustus and Kirkwall is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Fort Augustus and Kirkwall by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Kirkwall is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £185 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Kirkwall is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fort Augustus and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort Augustus to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Kirkwall is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) (KOI) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Kirkwall. Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Fort Augustus to Kirkwall. We recommend that you drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall. instead which will take 8h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Kirkwall is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Augustus and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 35m | £185($220) | every 2 hours | 250km (155 miles) |
| Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane | 5h 20m | £365($430) | twice daily | 581km (361 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £240($285) | every 3 hours | 424km (264 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 6h 45m | £52($62) | 6 times a week | 328km (204 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 7h 30m | £120($140) | every 20 mins | 410km (255 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 45m | £61($72) | 4 times a week | 482km (300 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fort Augustus and Kirkwall
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Pentland Ferries
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Kirkwall
The following major airports near Kirkwall offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Kirkwall
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 173km (107 miles) from Kirkwall
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 203km (126 miles) from Kirkwall