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

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

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  1. Fly from Exeter

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EXT - KOI
    6h 39m
    £274–555

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 12m
    £83–172

  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
    17h 53m
    £363–518

  4. 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
    7h 33m
    £313–633

  5. Train, ferry via Crewe

    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 21m
    £247–420

Exeter to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£363Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

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

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