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How to get fromBanbury to Orkney Islandsby train, plane, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Banbury to Orkney Islands by train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    6h 48m
    £240–578

  2. Train, ferry #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 25m
    £133–206

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Banbury to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 45m
    £178–314

  4. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 48m
    £155–505

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    8h 5m
    £305–707

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 10m
    £241–381

Banbury to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Banbury to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Banbury to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Stafford, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 16h 45m.

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