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

The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £75 - £120 and takes 14h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs £170 - £400.

How far is it from Helensburgh to Kirkwall?

The distance between Helensburgh and Kirkwall is 258 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 36m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Helensburgh to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 58+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
4h 35m
£179–399
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
14h 36m
£79–116
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street 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 36m
£85–154
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
5h 27m
£167–429

Helensburgh to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

8Weekly Services

13h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256.5 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Helensburgh to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensburgh Central to West Tankerness Lane via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 13h 36m.

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