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How to get fromKilmarnock to Orkney Islandsby train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    4h 6m
    £224–502

  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 28m
    £52–73

  3. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    5h 23m
    £188–466

  4. Drive to Campbeltown, fly

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Campbeltown (CAL)car car
    2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane CAL - KOI
    20h 56m
    £299–905

Kilmarnock to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, 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 bus from Church Street to Quanterness Cottages via Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 13h 28m.

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