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

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There are 5 ways to get from Alnwick to Orkney Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    4h 18m
    £221–499

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    15h 9m
    £58–86

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    14h 15m
    £82–137

  4. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    5h 25m
    £259–570

  5. Train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NCL - KOI
    8h 23m
    £102–413

Alnwick to Orkney Islands by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Alnwick, England and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Alnwick to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Alnmouth, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alnwick to Quanterness Cottages via Alnmouth, Edinburgh Waverley, Haymarket, Haymarket, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 14h 15m.

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