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Carlisle to Orkney Islands

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Eight ways to Travel from Carlisle to Orkney Islands

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Cheapest
By car (652 km)
9 h 18 min
652 km.
from $35
Other
Rideshare
9 h 18 min
652 km.
from $8.50
Train, Plane (Train to Edinburgh Airport)
4 h 28 min
455 km.
from $427.89
Train, ferry via Aberdeen
12 h 22 min
456 km.
from $191.26
Bus, Ferry
14 h 18 min
456 km.
from $159.43
Train, Ferry
15 h 18 min
456 km.
from $459.74
Train, Plane (Train to Glasgow Airport)
4 h 33 min
455 km.
from $340.85
Bus, ferry via Aberdeen
16 h 9 min
456 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Bus from Halston Hotel to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.77–$54.43

Ember

Phone:
+44 (0)131 510 4007
Email:
Website:
ember.to/
Bus from George Street to Adelphi
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Email:
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Halston Hotel to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.16–$164.55
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$164.55

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Halston Hotel to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$101.26
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$139.24
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$82.28

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$75.95
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$886.04
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Aberdeen to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$51.90
Other from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 14h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Orkney Islands is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Carlisle to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Carlisle and Orkney Islands is 512 km.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Orkney Islands without a car is to train and ferry via Aberdeen which takes 12h 22m and costs $92.39 - $391.30 .

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Carlisle to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 152+ hotels available in Orkney Islands. Prices start at $81.54 per night.
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