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How to get fromAberdeen to Orkney Islandsby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Orkney Islands by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    2h 30m
    £117–329

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 36m
    £41–58

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h 53m
    £49–109

  4. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    4h 27m
    £204–634

Aberdeen to Orkney Islands by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 135.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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