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

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

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    3h 26m
    £176–429

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Haymarket 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
    13h 33m
    £49–72

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Haymarket 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
    14h 41m
    £241–370

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    4h 52m
    £228–526

Dunfermline to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

Loganair flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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