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

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There are 8 ways to get from Pitlochry to Kirkwall by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pitlochry to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    4h 32m
    £171–424

  2. Bus, ferry via West Tankerness Lane

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pitlochry 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 13m
    £39–54

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Invernesstrain train
    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
    9h 53m
    £48–96

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Pitlochry 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 21m
    £195–296

  5. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    5h 8m
    £240–544

  6. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    5h 49m
    £186–665

  7. Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    6h 35m
    £172–417

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from West End Car Park to Bus Station Stance 3bus 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
    9h 57m
    £44–70

Pitlochry to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Pitlochry 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 train from Pitlochry to West Tankerness Lane via Inverness, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 9h 53m.

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