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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £80 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 3h 27m and costs £170 - £430.

How far is it from Falkirk to Kirkwall?

The distance between Falkirk and Kirkwall is 237 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 6m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Falkirk to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 214+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Falkirk to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Falkirk 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 Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
3h 27m
£171–429
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 21m
£52–78
Train, bus, ferry
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
11h 6m
£92–134
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
4h 8m
£185–416
Train, bus, ferry via Stirling
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 17m
£78–193

Falkirk to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

6Weekly Services

11h 6mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235.5 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Falkirk to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Park, walk to Edinburgh Park Station, 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 Falkirk Grahamston to West Tankerness Lane via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 11h 6m.

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