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

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There are 4 ways to get from Falkirk 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 Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    3h 19m
    £181–428

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Stirling

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Stirling 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 1m
    £61–152

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston 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
    10h 50m
    £72–99

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Falkirk High to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    3h 33m
    £179–424

Falkirk to Orkney Islands by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Falkirk to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Park, walk to Edinburgh Park Station, 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 train from Falkirk Grahamston to Quanterness Cottages via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 10h 50m.

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