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

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There are 7 ways to get from Leuchars to Orkney Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Leuchars to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    3h 39m
    £192–448

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Perth Broxden Park and Ride to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 48m
    £48–72

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Perth

    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h
    £60–142

  4. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leuchars to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    4h 53m
    £139–392

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    5h 21m
    £213–481

  6. Line 99 bus to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from St Bunyan's Place to Railway Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane DND - KOI
    3h 1m
    £185–506

  7. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h 29m
    £70–177

Leuchars to Orkney Islands by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration11h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Leuchars to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Bunyan's Place to Quanterness Cottages via Railway Station, Overgate, Perth Broxden Park and Ride, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 11h 48m.

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