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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Orkney Islandsby ferry, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Orkney Islands by ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    5h 26m
    £202–456

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    14h 58m
    £61–119

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    14h 5m
    £113–229

  4. Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    6h 22m
    £197–486

  5. Ferry, bus to Campbeltown, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Claonaig Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Wellpark Cottagesbus bus
    3. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane CAL - KOI
    22h 26m
    £139–363

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£202Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 268.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 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 vehicle from Isle of Arran to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 14h 5m.

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