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

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There are 6 ways to get from Grays to Orkney Islands by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from London City Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    5h 51m
    £240–614

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 54m
    £94–158

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    15h 38m
    £191–336

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 25m
    £156–467

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 54m
    £199–303

  6. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 30m
    £149–223

Grays to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration15h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

British Airways, Loganair, and KLM fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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