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

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There are 9 ways to get from England to Orkney Islands by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Birmingham Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    5h 15m
    £224–558

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    22h 4m
    £82–144

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    15h 25m
    £180–306

  4. Fly from Bristol Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    5h 51m
    £244–605

  5. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    5h 32m
    £135–449

  6. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    5h 18m
    £195–508

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    6h 24m
    £251–573

  8. Train, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 59m
    £262–422

  9. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 19m
    £141–211

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

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

Loganair, easyJet, and Aer Lingus fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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