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

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

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EXT - KOI
    10h
    £331–673

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to London Victoriabus bus 805
    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
    30h 14m
    £118–208

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 20m
    £336–519

  4. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    10h 58m
    £335–728

  5. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Par to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    13h 49m
    £392–803

  6. Train, ferry via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
    24h 32m
    £228–388

Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£300Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cornwall to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 669.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h

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

There is no direct connection from Cornwall to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Par, take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to Clifton Place, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luxulyan to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Par, Plymouth, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 21h 20m.

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