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

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There are 6 ways to get from Banbury to Orkney Islands by train, plane, bus, 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
    5h 31m
    £244–582

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Asda to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 35m
    £83–147

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    19h 9m
    £179–303

  4. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 33m
    £171–539

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Banbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    7h 29m
    £266–588

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    8h 22m
    £288–539

Banbury to Orkney Islands by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration19h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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 Quanterness Cottages via Birmingham International, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 19h 9m.

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