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

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There are 4 ways to get from Falkirk to Kirkwall by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    3h 16m
    £180–435

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Stirling to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h 47m
    £52–87

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    12h 4m
    £229–314

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    3h 51m
    £204–472

Falkirk to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

Loganair flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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