Rome2Rio

How to get fromAyr to Orkney Islandsby train, plane, ferry, bus, or car

Find Transport to Orkney Islands

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Orkney Islands by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    4h 5m
    £241–489

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    13h 49m
    £55–78

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    12h 17m
    £91–166

  4. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    5h 24m
    £195–477

  5. Drive to Campbeltown, fly

    1. Drive from Ayr to Campbeltown (CAL)car car
    2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane CAL - KOI
    21h 8m
    £312–910

Ayr to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ayr to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 12h 17m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides