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How to get fromKirkwall to Peterheadby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kirkwall to Peterhead by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Buchan Housebus bus
    4h 12m
    £158–341

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Broadfold Road to Buchan Housebus bus 61 / ...
    13h 7m
    £42–60

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurietrain train
    14h 4m
    £212–302

Kirkwall to Peterhead by bus and ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration13h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Peterhead, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Peterhead. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, take the bus to Adelphi, then take the bus to Buchan House. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Buchan House via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Inverness Union Street, Bridge of Don Park and Ride, and Broadfold Road in around 13h 7m.

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