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

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

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    5h 10m
    £133–454

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross 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
    15h 49m
    £218–301

  3. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    5h 38m
    £164–605

  4. 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 5m
    £255–638

  5. Train, bus, ferry via London Euston

    1. Take the train from London Euston 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
    19h 7m
    £204–320

London to Orkney Islands by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£218Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 544.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

Loganair and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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