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

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There are 8 ways to get from Pitlochry to Orkney Islands 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
    4h
    £171–415

  2. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from West End Car Park 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
    9h 38m
    £33–53

  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 14m
    £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 48m
    £123–241

  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 8m
    £204–631

  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 4m
    £210–480

  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 15m
    £154–427

  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 17m
    £56–112

Pitlochry to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from Pitlochry to Orkney Islands. 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 Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pitlochry to Quanterness Cottages via Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 9h 14m.

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