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

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

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  1. Line 101 bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Angle Park to Princes Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    3h 40m

  2. Bus, ferry via George Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street 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
    13h 14m
    £50–71

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    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 52m
    £52–90

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    13h 5m
    £74–175

  5. Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Angle Park to Leith Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    4h 53m
    £188–443

Penicuik to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration12h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Penicuik to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the line 101 bus to Princes Street, walk to Princes Street, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, 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 Angle Park to Quanterness Cottages via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 12h 52m.

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