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

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

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  1. Train to London City Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    6h 32m
    £272–671

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    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 37m
    £95–173

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory 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
    16h 51m
    £231–361

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 58m
    £184–504

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    18h 38m
    £248–374

  6. Train, ferry via London

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory 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 30m
    £181–281

London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dover to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 608.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Dover to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 16h 51m.

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