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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Isle Of Arran to Orkney Islands

Composite routes from Isle Of Arran to Orkney Islands

Cheapest
10 h 6 min
Car
597 km.
from $32
Other
5 h 59 min
Ferry, Plane
401 km.
from $425.85
14 h 39 min
Ferry, Train
400 km.
from $221.30
7 h 43 min
Ferry, Plane
401 km.
from $437.18
22 h 46 min
Ferry, Plane
401 km.
from $490.90
16 h 1 min
Ferry, Bus
400 km.
from $145.52

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Wellpark
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Caledonian MacBrayne

Phone:
+44 (0)1475 650 397
Email:
enquiries@calmac.co.uk
Website:
calmac.co.uk
Other from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.20–$6.71
Other from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Claonaig
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.30–$4.68

McGills Buses

Phone:
08000 51 56 51
Email:
enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Website:
mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from School Wynd to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.68
Bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.68

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$88.60

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$30.38
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$126.58
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$35.44

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

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
info@northlinkferries.co.uk
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Aberdeen to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$53.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Orkney Islands is to ferry and bus and night bus which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 17h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Orkney Islands is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Orkney Islands is 432 km.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Orkney Islands without a car is to ferry and train which takes 14h 39m and costs $108.70 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Isle of Arran to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

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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