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

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There are 5 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 13m
    £180–437

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h 18m
    £49–73

  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
    11h 34m
    £71–98

  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 27m
    £189–433

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Stirling

    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
    4. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hatston Parkbus bus 8S / ...
    13h 24m
    £61–151

Falkirk to Orkney Islands by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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 Travel Centre. 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 11h 34m.

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