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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    5h 37m
    £205–504

  2. Bus, ferry via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 36m
    £59–153

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    14h 28m
    £146–332

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Huddersfield to Darlingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    15h 27m
    £158–246

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 15m
    £62–108

Huddersfield to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Huddersfield to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Huddersfield to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Leeds, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 14h 28m.

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