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Kirkwall
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- Kirkwall, Scotland ports and harbour guide featuring Port of Kirkwall land transport and travel options available at Kirkwall Ports, Scotland, including ferry travel, cruises, buses, rail and trains, car rental / hire, and general Port of Kirkwall land transport and travel information, Scotland. Kirkwall Port Land Transport and Travel- Last updated 18/8/2008.
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Port of Kirkwall, Scotland
Port of Kirkwall Address: Harbour Authority Building, Scapa, Orkney, KW15 1SD, Scotland, UK
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Port of Kirkwall
Land Transport and Travel To and From Port Kirkwall
(Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK)
On the main island there is a limited bus service available. The most convenient way of getting around the island is by car.
Main localities on the island are all situated within easy driving distance. Kirkwall is 11 km / 7 miles from Finstown, 24 km / 15 miles from St. Margaret's Hope and 26 km / 16 miles from Stromness.
Port Kirkwall Transport: Travel by Bus and Shuttles - Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK
There isn’t an extensive network of bus routes on the island. Apart from the daily route between Burwick and Kirkwall, which is timed to coincide with ferry departures and arrivals, there are buses following routes from Kirkwall to Stromness, Dounby Evie/Tingwall, East Holm, St Margaret's Hope and Deerness. There's also a bus that follows the route from Hoy and links with the ferry.
Port Kirkwall Transport: Car Hire and Road Travel - Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK
Orkney has a 607miles networks of roads. Getting around the island can best be done by car. Distances between principal towns aren’t far. Kirkwall is 26 km / 16 miles from Stromness, 24 km / 15 miles from St. Margaret's Hope and 11 km / 7 miles from Finstown.
A few car hire firms are represented in Kirkwall and there is the option to rent a car once you arrive. The best way to arrange car hire and make sure a suitable vehicle is available by the time you arrive is by booking in advance online. There’s one reliable online service providing the best deals from a number of rental firms including Budget, Thrifty, Alamo and Hertz.
Book your Kirkwall Airport Car Hire here - excellent discount rates available.
Port Kirkwall Transport: Trains and Rail Travel - Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK
There isn’t a railway network on the Orkney Islands. ScotRail provides combined rail and ferry routes to Aberdeen from where the connecting ferry sails to Kirkwall. For more information, ScotRail’s email address is: scotrail.enquiries@firstgroup.com
Port Kirkwall Transport: Car Parking - Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK
Near the ferry terminal are limited car parking spaces available for both short-duration and long-duration car parking.
Port Kirkwall Transport: Travel by Taxis - Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK
Usually taxis are waiting directly outside the terminal for arriving ferry passengers. Taxis provide the most convenient and fastest way of transport to your accommodation establishment or local destinations. Craigie's Taxis is an established and reputed taxi firm in Kirkwall providing 24 hour services. Their telephone number is: + 44 1856 878787.
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KIRKWALL PORTS GUIDE...
Kirkwall Port Information, Terminals and Facilities
Kirkwall Port Hotels and Accommodation
Kirkwall Port Ferry Routes and Cruises
Kirkwall Port Ferry Companies and Operators
Kirkwall Port Ferry Timetables and Times
Kirkwall Port Land Transport and Travel
About Kirkwall, Guide and Tourist Attractions
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Kirkwall Port Links
Scotland World Guide
Kirkwall Port Disclaimer
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