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How to get fromKirkwall to Perthby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirkwall to Perth by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    4h 9m
    £169–422

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth stationbus bus
    11h 1m
    £40–58

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    11h 49m
    £201–315

  4. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    4h 18m
    £239–527

  5. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain train
    5h 7m
    £156–399

Kirkwall to Perth by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Perth, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Perth. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the bus to Perth station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Perth station via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, and Inverness Union Street in around 11h 1m.

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