How to travel from Kirkwall to Stirling, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Stirling is around 397km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Stirling by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stirling → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling.
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£345($410)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then Perth Broxden Park And Ride and then to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£69($82)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, train
Take a ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal then take the train to Inverness and then to Stirling.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£150($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Stirling.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£57($67)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Stirling
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Stirling by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around £54 ($64) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £345 ($410).
The distance between Kirkwall and Stirling is around 397km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (201 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Kirkwall and Stirling by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Stirling is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £345 ($410).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Stirling is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around £54 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Stirling. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Stirling. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Stirling. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Stirling is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Stirling. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) 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 Kirkwall to Stirling. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 2h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Stirling is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £320 ($380).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Stirling
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train + 2 similar | 2h 20m | £345($410) | hourly | 424km (263 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 20m | £320($380) | hourly | 397km (246 miles) |
| Fly to Aberdeen (ABZ), Train | 3h 20m | £235($280) | hourly | 414km (257 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 8h 55m | £69($82) | once daily | 501km (311 miles) |
Ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, train + 2 similar | 9h 35m | £150($175) | every 20 mins | 596km (371 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 9h 35m | £54($64) | 3 times a week | 467km (290 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 9h 15m | £84($100) | 6 times a week | 513km (319 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 20m | £57($67) | 3 times a week | 456km (283 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Stirling
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
LNER
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Pentland Ferries
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach East Scotland
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Stirling
The following major airports near Stirling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Stirling
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Stirling
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Stirling