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Ayr to Orkney Islands

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8 h 37 min
575 km.
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Ayr, Great Britain → Orkney Islands, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Ayr to Orkney Islands

Cheapest
8 h 37 min
Car
575 km.
from $31
Other
4 h 10 min
Train, Plane
405 km.
from $410.58
12 h 50 min
404 km.
from $84.76
12 h 47 min
404 km.
from $143.07
13 h 28 min
Bus, Ferry
404 km.
from $155.35
14 h 47 min
Train, Ferry
404 km.
from $385.83
5 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
405 km.
from $389.33
21 h 9 min
Plane
405 km.
from $470.05

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Bus from Glasgow to Dundee
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52
Bus from Dundee to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

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
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02

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:
$43.04–$55.69

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76
Plane from Campbeltown to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
21h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$696.18

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Paisley
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$32.91
Train from Ayr to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$37.97
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$126.58
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
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:
$63.29–$139.24

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:
$30.38–$53.16
Other from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

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:
$24.21

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry via Aberdeen which costs $59.78 - $103.26 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Orkney Islands is to train and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $163.04 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Ayr to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Ayr and Orkney Islands is 421 km.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Orkney Islands without a car is to train and ferry via Aberdeen which takes 12h 47m and costs $92.39 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Ayr to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ayr and Orkney Islands?

It is currently 14:46 at both, Ayr and Orkney Islands.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 151+ hotels available in Orkney Islands. Prices start at $84.29 per night.
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