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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £70 - £100 and takes 10h 52m.

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 11m 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 10h 52m and costs £70 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Falkirk to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 230+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 4 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 11m
£171–428
Train, bus, ferry via Stirling
cheapest
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 3m
£61–152
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
10h 52m
£70–96
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
3h 23m
£179–414

Falkirk to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

7Weekly Services

10h 52mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Falkirk to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 235.5 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

Loganair flies from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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