What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Livingston?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Livingston is to ferry and bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 12h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Livingston?

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Livingston is to fly and line 902 bus which takes 3h 18m and costs £160 - £410.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Livingston?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Livingston is 222 miles.

How do I travel from Orkney Islands to Livingston without a car?

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Livingston without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 21m and costs £45 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Orkney Islands to Livingston?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Orkney Islands to Livingston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Livingston?

There are 2876+ hotels available in Livingston.

Orkney Islands to Livingston - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 902 bus
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport Hotel to Fastlinkbus
3h 18m
£163–406
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airportbus
12h 21m
£45–67
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
12h 30m
£83–184
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Livingston Northtrain
4h 3m
£187–430

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

£161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.7 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Livingston. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Airport Hotel, then take the line 902 bus to Fastlink. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Livingston Ladywell via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Terminal Building, Inverness Union Street, and Edinburgh Airport in around 12h 21m.

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