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How to get fromCumbernauld to Kirkwallby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Cumbernauld to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cumbernauld to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    3h 46m
    £220–496

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunblane North to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h 34m
    £48–68

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    13h 47m
    £212–346

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    3h 56m
    £185–444

Cumbernauld to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Cumbernauld to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumbernauld to West Tankerness Lane via Dunblane North, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 12h 34m.

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