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

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 48m
    £169–504

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 20m
    £102–191

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 36m
    £209–321

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    6h 23m
    £175–662

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    7h 38m
    £290–541

  6. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NWI - KOI
    6h 14m
    £345–646

  7. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 54m
    £194–371

  8. Train, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 46m
    £315–480

Ipswich to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Ipswich to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ipswich to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Peterborough, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 16h 36m.

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