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

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Orkney Islands by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    3h 44m
    £219–494

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn 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
    13h 9m
    £46–70

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    11h 54m
    £79–147

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    4h 9m
    £186–445

Hamilton to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central Low Level, walk to West Campbell Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton Central to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Argyle Street, Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 11h 54m.

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