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How to get fromKirkwall to Saint Andrewsby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Kirkwall to Saint Andrews by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    4h 41m
    £192–452

  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 Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    13h 53m
    £57–88

  3. Ferry, bus, train via Ladybank

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Ladybanktrain train
    12h 49m
    £82–143

  4. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, line 99 bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 14m
    £140–395

  5. Fly to Dundee Riverside Airport, line 99 bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane plane KOI - DND
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    3h 27m
    £186–508

  6. 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 Dundeetrain train
    5h 42m
    £214–483

  7. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Cupartrain train
    7h 47m
    £257–709

  8. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Dundeetrain train
    13h 18m
    £71–179

Kirkwall to Saint Andrews by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Saint Andrews. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the train to Cupar, walk to Railway Station, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayre Hotel to Bus Station via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, Ladybank, Cupar, and Railway Station in around 12h 49m.

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