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How to get fromExeter (Station) to Orkney Islandsby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter (Station) to Orkney Islands by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Exeter

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EXT - KOI
    6h 27m
    £304–605

  2. Train, ferry via Crewe

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 42m
    £193–320

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 14m
    £298–447

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    6h 50m
    £286–661

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 47m
    £205–585

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    8h 10m
    £296–665

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    10h 35m
    £374–690

Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£298Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Exeter (Station) to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 577.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

Loganair flies from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) 4 times a week.

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