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

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

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  1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NQY - KOI
    10h 20m
    £248–558

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Argos to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    30h 50m
    £139–288

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Truro to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 53m
    £418–644

  4. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EXT - KOI
    10h 18m
    £304–704

  5. Train, ferry via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Truro 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
    25h 39m
    £283–508

Falmouth to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration21h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£418Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Falmouth to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 633.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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

Ryanair UK, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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