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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane AMS - KOI
    6h 22m
    £244–608

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    33h 5m
    £122–217

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 2m
    £343–549

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    30h 42m
    £205–477

  5. Train, ferry via London

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 4m
    £236–422

Amsterdam to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration20h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

KLM and Loganair fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kirkwall (KOI) 4 times a day.

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