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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £100 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs £160 - £430.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Kirkwall?

The distance between Dunfermline and Kirkwall is 227 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 45m and costs £65 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Dunfermline to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 228+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Dunfermline to Kirkwall - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline Town to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
3h 19m
£167–422
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
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 45m
£69–98
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Haymarket 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
13h 13m
£103–227
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
4h 49m
£190–450

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

£155Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunfermline to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 225.3 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunfermline to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, 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 bus from Bus Station to West Tankerness Lane via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 12h 45m.

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