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

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There are 5 ways to get from England to Orkney Islands by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    5h 2m
    £196–489

  2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    5h 28m
    £135–456

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    20h 12m
    £188–328

  4. Fly from Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    5h 9m
    £225–559

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    6h 36m
    £256–482

England to Orkney Islands by subway, train, bus, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration20h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 401.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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