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

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

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  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunfermline Town to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    2h 59m
    £177–421

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 51m
    £47–81

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h 47m
    £84–185

  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 27m
    £190–459

Dunfermline to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunfermline to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Quanterness Cottages via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 11h 51m.

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