Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Orkney Islands

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Paisley to Orkney Islands by plane, bus, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Glasgow Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    3h 7m
    £217–487

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    11h 25m
    £39–68

  3. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    4h 44m
    £182–455

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    11h 37m
    £78–144

  5. Bus, ferry via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    13h 21m
    £44–73

Paisley to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Paisley to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

Loganair flies from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides