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

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There are 6 ways to get from Glenrothes to Orkney Islands by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    3h 36m
    £170–415

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    10h 10m
    £34–62

  3. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    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 54m
    £48–84

  4. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    10h 17m
    £39–72

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    10h 36m
    £59–115

  6. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Perth 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 30m
    £62–137

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 244.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Glenrothes to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to Park & Ride, take the line 747 bus to Terminal, 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 Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Overgate, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 10h 10m.

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