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

The cheapest way to get from Largs to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £90 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Largs to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs £200 - £600.

How far is it from Largs to Kirkwall?

The distance between Largs and Kirkwall is 263 miles.

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

The best way to get from Largs to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 14h 35m and costs £55 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Largs to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 164+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Largs to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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 Glasgow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Largs to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
4h 40m
£203–567
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
14h 35m
£59–90
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Largs to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
5h 55m
£160–405
Drive to Campbeltown, fly
1. Drive from Largs to Campbeltown (CAL)
2. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Kirkwall (KOI)CAL - KOI
21h 22m
£237–803
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from School Wynd to Cathedral Street906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
14h 39m
£81–151

Largs to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

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14h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261.6 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Largs to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, 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 bus from School Wynd to Travel Centre via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 14h 35m.

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