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

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There are 7 ways to get from Banbury to Orkney Islands by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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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 47m
    £240–578

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calthorpe Street to Magdalen Street Eastbus bus S4
    2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 830
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    24h 25m
    £112–176

  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 47m
    £155–495

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    8h 10m
    £285–680

  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

  7. Train, ferry #2

    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

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: 5h 47m

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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