What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which costs £100 - £220 and takes 26h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Orkney Islands is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs £270 - £650.

How far is it from Exeter (Station) to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Exeter (Station) and Orkney Islands is 582 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter (Station) to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter (Station) to Orkney Islands without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 14m and costs £340 - £480.

How long does it take to get from Exeter (Station) to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Exeter (Station) to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 229+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Exeter (Station) to Orkney Islands - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Exeter (Station) to Orkney Islands by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EXT - KOI
6h 47m
£274–605
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
26h 25m
£108–214
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
18h 14m
£343–479
Train, ferry via Crewe
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
22h 29m
£217–388

Exeter (Station) to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

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26h 25mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 578.5 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Exeter (Station), England and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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