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How to get fromKirkwall to Falkirkby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Falkirk Grahamstontrain train
    3h 25m
    £180–435

  2. Ferry, bus, train via Perth

    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 Inverness Union Street to Perth stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Perth to Stirlingtrain train
    13h 1m
    £49–87

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    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 train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain train
    12h 18m
    £60–143

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain train
    13h 14m
    £207–342

  5. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain train
    4h 17m
    £202–474

Kirkwall to Falkirk by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration12h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Falkirk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 235.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Falkirk. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Park Station, walk to Edinburgh Park, then take the train to Falkirk Grahamston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Falkirk Grahamston via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Inverness Union Street, Inverness, and Stirling in around 12h 18m.

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