What is the cheapest way to get from Fair Isle to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Fair Isle to Orkney Islands is to fly and ferry which costs £55 - £260 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fair Isle to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Fair Isle to Orkney Islands is to fly and ferry which takes 7h 34m and costs £55 - £260.

How far is it from Fair Isle to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Fair Isle and Orkney Islands is 120 miles.

How long does it take to get from Fair Isle to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Fair Isle to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 230+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Fair Isle to Orkney Islands - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Fair Isle to Orkney Islands by ferry or plane

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Ferry to Lerwick, fly to Kirkwall
best
1. Take the ferry from Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LSI - KOI
5h 5m
Fly Fair Isle to Lerwick Tingwall Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Fair Isle (FIE) to Lerwick Tingwall Airport (LWK)plane FIE - LWK
2. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry
7h 34m
£56–251

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

8Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£184Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Fair Isle to Orkney Islands.

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Distance: 118.9 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Fair Isle, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Fair Isle to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the ferry to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can fly to Lerwick Tingwall Airport (LWK), take the taxi to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal.

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