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How to get fromStranraer to Kirkwallby train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    5h 44m
    £254–546

  2. Bus, ferry via Travel Centre

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    15h 33m
    £47–66

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    15h 24m
    £60–94

  4. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    7h 3m
    £218–513

  5. Drive to Campbeltown, fly

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Campbeltown (CAL)car car
    2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane CAL - KOI
    22h 8m
    £315–928

  6. Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHD - KOI
    10h 24m
    £220–542

Stranraer to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to West Tankerness Lane via Buchanan Bus Stn, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 15h 24m.

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