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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Orkney Islands by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Bristol Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    5h 44m
    £244–605

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 11m
    £87–145

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 47m
    £265–399

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    6h 49m
    £263–617

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 59m
    £183–535

  6. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 26m
    £144–235

Bristol to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

Loganair and easyJet fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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