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How to get fromGlasgow to Papa Westray Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Glasgow to Papa Westray Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Glasgow Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 43m
    £182–407

  2. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 21m
    £177–426

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£197Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Glasgow to Papa Westray Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Papa Westray Island, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Papa Westray Island. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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