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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Falkirk is to ferry and bus and train via Stirling which costs £65 - £150 and takes 12h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Falkirk is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs £170 - £400.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Falkirk?

The distance between Kirkwall and Falkirk is 257 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Falkirk without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 11h 37m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Kirkwall to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 851+ hotels available in Falkirk.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Glasgow Airport
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
3h 15m
£175–392
Ferry, bus, train via Stirling
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
12h 43m
£70–145
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
11h 37m
£107–185
Fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
3h 19m
£167–405

Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

13Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

£163Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Falkirk.

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Distance: 255.3 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

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

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