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

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There are 7 ways to get from London to Orkney Islands by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    5h 13m
    £133–443

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 55m
    £84–134

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    14h 45m
    £195–279

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    17h 16m
    £174–242

  5. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    6h
    £164–605

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    6h 11m
    £246–632

  7. Train, ferry via London Euston

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 13m
    £140–204

London to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 544.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

British Airways and Loganair fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) 4 times a day.

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