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

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

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  1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    6h 32m
    £254–481

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 8m
    £96–187

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 41m
    £213–395

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 1m
    £161–491

  5. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    7h 52m
    £280–697

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 7m
    £218–345

  7. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 46m
    £198–365

Brighton to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration16h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£213Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brighton to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 577.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

British Airways, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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