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How to get fromSt Andrews Links to Orkney Islandsby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from St Andrews Links to Orkney Islands 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 50m
    £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 31m
    £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 28m
    £62–140

  4. 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 42m
    £141–394

  5. 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 45m
    £214–482

  6. Bus to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Strathtyrum Golf Course to Railway Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane DND - KOI
    3h 27m
    £186–507

  7. 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 55m
    £71–178

St Andrews Links to Orkney Islands by foot, bus, train, and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration12h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between St Andrews Links, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from St Andrews Links to Orkney Islands. However, you can walk to Old Course Hotel, take the line 59 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 Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St Andrews Links to Quanterness Cottages via Strathtyrum Golf Course, Railway Station, Dundee, Perth, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 12h 28m.

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