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

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There are 8 ways to get from Gloucester to Orkney Islands by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    6h 1m
    £252–598

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 9m
    £78–139

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 54m
    £187–370

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 23m
    £153–289

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 48m
    £183–543

  6. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    7h 47m
    £253–594

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    10h 34m
    £320–703

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 17m
    £303–436

Gloucester to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£187Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gloucester to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 515.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Gloucester to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gloucester to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 16h 54m.

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