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 bus and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs £170 - £410.

How far is it from Cumbernauld to Kirkwall?

The distance between Cumbernauld and Kirkwall is 248 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 23m 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, bus, plane, and ferry

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

Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Town Centre Stances to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
3h 23m
£176–409
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
£52–75
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 Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
3h 32m
£177–430
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

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

8Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

£168Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 247 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Cumbernauld to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal Building, 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 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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