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How to get fromKing's Lynn to Orkney Islandsby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from King's Lynn 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 Kings Lynn to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 33m
    £183–572

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 56m
    £95–167

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 22m
    £174–257

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    17h 15m
    £191–270

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kings Lynn to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    7h 34m
    £203–711

  6. Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kings Lynn to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain train
    3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NWI - KOI
    7h 19m
    £362–682

  7. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kings Lynn to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    8h 12m
    £298–742

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from King's Lynn to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 644.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between King's Lynn, England and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from King's Lynn to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, 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 bus from Transport Interchange to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Horse Fair Bus Station, Queensgate Bus Stn, Peterborough, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 16h 22m.

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