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 £50 - £75 and takes 12h 10m.

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 3h 32m and costs £180 - £410.

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 6m and costs £80 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Cumbernauld to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 47+ 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

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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
3h 32m
£177–430
Bus, ferry
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 10m
£51–74
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 6m
£84–199
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
3h 32m
£181–409
Train, bus, ferry via Grahamston Station
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston 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 32m
£94–139

Cumbernauld to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

12Weekly Services

12h 6mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.6 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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 6m.

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