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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunfermline to Orkney Islands 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 27m
    £176–429

  2. Bus, ferry via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    10h 10m
    £34–60

  3. Bus, ferry

    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 28m
    £49–72

  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 53m
    £228–526

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    11h 25m
    £55–135

Dunfermline to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

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

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