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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Perthby plane, train, ferry or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Perth by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    4h 9m
    £177–399

  2. Ferry, bus via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 10m
    £24–81

  3. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    4h 20m

  4. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain train
    5h 34m
    £126–360

  5. Fly to Dundee Riverside Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane plane KOI - DND
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Perthtrain train
    3h 35m
    £206–669

  6. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    6h 22m
    £152–358

  7. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 33m
    £52–81

  8. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    11h 1m
    £61–144

Orkney Islands to Perth by bus and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Perth, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Perth. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Renfield Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Perth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Bus Station via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 10h 10m.

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