Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Orkney Islands

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Lincoln to Orkney Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    7h 26m
    £229–560

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 451
    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
    19h 50m
    £72–142

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Retfordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Retford to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    15h 52m
    £177–251

  4. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    7h 35m
    £272–631

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    7h 18m
    £270–559

Lincoln to Orkney Islands by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration15h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£177Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lincoln to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 492 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Lincoln to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lincoln Central to Quanterness Cottages via Retford, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 15h 52m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides