What is the cheapest way to get from Cumbernauld to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Cumbernauld to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £70 - £110 and takes 13h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cumbernauld to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Cumbernauld to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs £170 - £430.

How far is it from Cumbernauld to Kirkwall?

The distance between Cumbernauld and Kirkwall is 254 miles.

How do I travel from Cumbernauld to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Cumbernauld to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 52m and costs £55 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Cumbernauld to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Cumbernauld to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Cumbernauld to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Cumbernauld to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
4h 20m
£171–426
Bus, ferry via Dunblane Police Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
12h 58m
£26–125
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
12h 52m
£56–158
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cumbernauld to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
4h 24m
£166–405
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
13h 21m
£73–105

Cumbernauld to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

2Weekly Services

12h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.6 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Cumbernauld to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, 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 train from Croy to West Tankerness Lane via Stirling, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 12h 52m.

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