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 via Stirling which costs £55 - £180 and takes 12h 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 58m and costs £150 - £400.

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 39m and costs £130 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Falkirk to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 168+ 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 Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
3h 58m
£159–399
Train, bus, ferry via Stirling
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stirling to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
12h 52m
£56–171
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
11h 39m
£133–183
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
4h 34m
£191–443

Falkirk to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

8Weekly Services

11h 39mAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235.5 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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 39m.

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