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

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

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    7h
    £212–546

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 57m
    £62–108

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    14h 43m
    £147–283

  4. Bus, ferry via Meadowhall

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 45m
    £64–113

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    7h 19m
    £259–619

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    7h 43m
    £256–589

  7. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    15h 6m
    £131–288

Barnsley to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration14h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

There is no direct connection from Barnsley to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Leeds, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 14h 43m.

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