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

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There are 7 ways to get from Loughborough 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 Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    6h 25m
    £255–607

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 10m
    £68–128

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    15h 57m
    £259–383

  4. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) 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 4m
    £238–565

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 35m
    £192–540

  6. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NWI - KOI
    8h 18m
    £405–709

  7. Train, ferry via Northallerton

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Northallertontrain train
    3. Take the train from Northallerton to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 11m
    £173–288

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£219Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Loughborough to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 521.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Loughborough to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Derby, 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 Loughborough (Leics) to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Derby, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 15h 57m.

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