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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Stirlingby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Stirling 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 Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    3h 35m
    £226–480

  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 Vehicle Check-In to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth Broxden Park and Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Islamic Centrebus bus M9 / ...
    12h 12m
    £45–69

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Check-In to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain train
    11h 32m
    £58–135

  4. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain train
    3h 37m
    £184–442

  5. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Stirlingtrain train
    5h 37m
    £201–419

Orkney Islands to Stirling by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Stirling. 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 bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Stirling. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Stirling via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Vehicle Check-In, Inverness Union Street, and Inverness in around 11h 32m.

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