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How to get fromIsle of Wight to Orkney Islandsby ferry, plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    9h 47m
    £281–581

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    26h 26m
    £118–202

  3. Ferry, train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 33m
    £238–394

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Station North Interchangebus bus Vc5
    3. Take the train from Reading to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 59m
    £250–399

  5. Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Horshamtrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    9h 10m
    £297–544

  6. Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    8h 30m
    £162–486

  7. Ferry, train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    8h 48m
    £197–725

  8. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 48m
    £368–549

Isle of Wight to Orkney Islands by bus, ferry, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration21h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 582.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Isle of Wight, England and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Wight to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Co-op, walk to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Red Jet Terminal, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Co-op, Red Jet Ferry Terminal, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, Central Station, Southampton Central, Birmingham International, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 21h 33m.

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