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How to get fromPerth to Kirkwallby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Kirkwall by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    3h 51m
    £169–422

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 56m
    £40–57

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    11h 54m
    £201–313

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    4h 31m
    £239–526

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    5h 23m
    £166–396

Perth to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Perth to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perth station to West Tankerness Lane via Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 10h 56m.

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