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

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

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  1. Line 902 bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fastlink to Airport Hotelbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    2h 59m
    £164–405

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport 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
    12h 15m
    £46–66

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Haymarket 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 34m
    £83–184

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Livingston North to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    4h 1m
    £188–430

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Livingston to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Livingston to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the line 902 bus to Airport Hotel, 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 Livingston Knightsridge to Quanterness Cottages via Edinburgh Airport, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 12h 15m.

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