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

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

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  1. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    9h 16m
    £304–597

  2. Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    8h 49m
    £143–460

  3. Train, ferry via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 17m
    £240–416

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Upwey to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    10h 10m
    £321–673

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain 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
    21h 46m
    £191–314

  6. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 48m
    £296–464

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Dorset to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to South Station, walk to Dorchester South, take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via South Station, Dorchester South, Bournemouth, Stafford, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 21h 17m.

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