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

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

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  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    3h 49m
    £177–440

  2. Bus, ferry via Dunblane Police Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h 24m
    £52–75

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stirling 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 19m
    £84–199

  4. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Town Centre Stances to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    3h 45m
    £176–409

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M10
    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 43m
    £65–99

Cumbernauld to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 19m.

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