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How to get fromEast Midlands to Orkney Islandsby train, plane, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from East Midlands to Orkney Islands by train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    6h 38m
    £272–623

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grantham to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    15h 17m
    £179–264

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 44m
    £203–536

  4. Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain train
    3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NWI - KOI
    8h 19m
    £472–722

  5. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 5m
    £189–328

  6. Train, ferry via Derby

    1. Take the train from Derby to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 48m
    £230–356

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from East Midlands to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 522.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from East Midlands to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Melton Mowbray, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Morleas Farm, Bus Station, Grantham, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 15h 17m.

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