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

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There are 5 ways to get from Falkirk 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 35m
    £180–435

  2. Bus, ferry via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    11h 56m
    £37–65

  3. Bus, ferry

    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 18m
    £48–70

  4. Fly from Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    3h 42m
    £219–501

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h 43m
    £51–86

Falkirk to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration11h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

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

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