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

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There are 8 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 36m
    £271–670

  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 38m
    £92–155

  3. Train, ferry via Aberdeen

    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 54m
    £230–360

  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
    7h 4m
    £182–502

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    7h 50m
    £378–643

  6. 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 Bus Shelterbus bus X99
    4. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    18h 8m
    £312–437

  7. Train, 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 train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    19h 30m
    £405–580

  8. 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 33m
    £180–280

Dover to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 608.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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 54m.

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