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How to get fromSaint Andrews to Kirkwallby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    4h 46m
    £192–452

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    13h 33m
    £52–76

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Perth

    1. Take the train from Perth 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
    12h 29m
    £62–140

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundee 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
    12h 56m
    £71–178

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    5h 35m
    £140–394

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    5h 43m
    £214–482

  7. Line 99 bus to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane DND - KOI
    3h 29m
    £186–507

Saint Andrews to Kirkwall by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 262.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Saint Andrews to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Cupar, take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, 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 Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to West Tankerness Lane via Railway Station, Dundee, Perth, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 12h 29m.

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