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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dunfermline 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)planeEDI - KOI
    3h 8m
    £159–402

  2. Train, ferry via Edinburgh Waverley

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AberdeentrainEdinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    12h 22m
    £31–107

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverkeithing to AberdeentrainLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    12h 1m
    £41–203

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3busM90
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalbusX99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    12h 34m
    £61–99

  5. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeGLA - KOI
    4h 24m
    £224–492

  6. Bus, ferry via Aberdeen

    1. Take the bus from St John's & St Columba's Church to AdelphibusE1
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    12h 9m

Dunfermline to Kirkwall by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dunfermline, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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