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

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

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  1. Train to London City Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    7h 6m
    £194–659

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 44m
    £89–149

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross 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 31m
    £212–369

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 14m
    £165–486

  5. Train, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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 49m
    £287–456

  6. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 50m
    £167–256

Kent to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 596.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Kent to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Ashford International, take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lenham to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 16h 31m.

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