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

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

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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
    3h 59m
    £171–415

  2. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from West End Car Park to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90 / ...
    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
    9h 43m
    £26–38

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pitlochry 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
    9h 21m
    £40–56

  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 Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 53m
    £120–240

  5. 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 7m
    £206–630

  6. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    5h 3m
    £211–469

  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 14m
    £155–426

  8. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Invernesstrain train
    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
    9h 24m
    £58–111

Pitlochry to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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 bus from Pitlochry to West Tankerness Lane via Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 9h 21m.

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