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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Gretna Greenby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 9m
    £209–500

  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 Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    16h 11m
    £56–84

  3. Ferry, bus, train via Edinburgh

    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 Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    14h 50m
    £111–246

  4. 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 Carlisletrain train
    15h 47m
    £106–171

  5. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 39m
    £206–485

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    9h 40m
    £241–570

  7. Ferry, bus, train via Stirling

    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 Stirlingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stirling to Lockerbietrain train
    15h 31m
    £78–173

Orkney Islands to Gretna Green by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Gretna Green, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Gretna Green. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Gretna Green. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Gretna Green via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, Haymarket, and Carlisle in around 14h 50m.

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