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

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 35m
    £156–480

  2. Fly from London Stansted Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane STN - KOI
    5h 42m
    £66–308

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross 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 20m
    £211–383

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 53m
    £92–175

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    6h 10m
    £162–638

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    7h 25m
    £277–517

  7. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NWI - KOI
    7h 14m
    £359–671

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain 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
    17h 2m
    £212–328

  9. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain 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 38m
    £202–348

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Essex to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 590.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

easyJet, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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