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

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There are 4 ways to get from Barcelona to Orkney Islands by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BCN - KOI
    11h 16m
    £88–325

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    35h 50m
    £362–560

  3. Bus, train, ferry via London

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    38h 29m
    £312–490

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    45h 40m
    £155–307

Barcelona to Orkney Islands by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration35h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,252.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Vueling Airlines, Loganair, and Ryanair fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Kirkwall (KOI) 6 times a week.

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