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How to get fromPitlochry to Kirkwallby bus, plane, ferry or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Pitlochry to Kirkwall by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pitlochry to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    4h 18m
    £161–416

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pitlochry to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h 40m
    £42–60

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h 15m
    £115–243

  4. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    5h 24m
    £199–478

  5. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    5h 29m
    £153–421

  6. Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    6h 37m
    £153–427

  7. Train, bus, ferry via Inverness

    1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h 43m
    £48–114

  8. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Pitlochry to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h 54m
    £63–134

  9. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h 57m
    £54–78

Pitlochry to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Pitlochry to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus 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 bus from Pitlochry to West Tankerness Lane via Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 9h 40m.

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