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How to Travel from

Glasgow to Mainland

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Nine ways to Travel from Glasgow to Mainland

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
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 Stirling to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Megabus UK

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

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
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 Aberdeen International Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$379.73

Train operators

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Stirling to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
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 Stirling
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$29.11
Train from Stirling to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$53.16–$120.25
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
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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Mainland?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Mainland is to bus and ferry via Aberdeen which costs $50 - $81.52 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Mainland?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Mainland is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $141.30 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Glasgow to Mainland?

The distance between Glasgow and Mainland is 370 km.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Mainland without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Mainland without a car is to train and ferry via Aberdeen which takes 9h 56m and costs $76.09 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Mainland?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Glasgow to Mainland, including transfers.

Which airlines fly from Glasgow Airport Airport to Kirkwall Airport?

Loganair offers flights from Glasgow Airport Airport to Kirkwall Airport.

Where can I stay near Mainland?

There are 133+ hotels available in Mainland. Prices start at $84.29 per night.
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