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

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    7h 3m
    £241–584

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    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
    20h 28m
    £82–137

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster 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
    15h 57m
    £134–338

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 51m
    £177–494

  5. Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester 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
    8h 11m
    £664–2,101

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 5m
    £220–341

Leicester to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration15h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£134Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Leicester to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 503.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Sheffield, Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 15h 57m.

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