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How to get fromCumbernauld to Orkney Islandsby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Cumbernauld to Orkney Islands 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 47m
    £220–476

  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 30m
    £48–68

  3. 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 57m
    £185–444

  4. Bus, ferry via Camelon

    1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station 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 48m
    £50–74

Cumbernauld to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Cumbernauld to Orkney Islands. 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 Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumbernauld to Quanterness Cottages via Dunblane North, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 12h 30m.

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