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

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There are 8 ways to get from Mansfield to Orkney Islands by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    7h 53m
    £229–545

  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 35m
    £68–124

  3. Train, ferry via Retford

    1. Take the train from Retford to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    15h 37m
    £161–237

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 32m
    £245–358

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Retford 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
    16h 41m
    £178–250

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    7h 25m
    £263–617

  7. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NWI - KOI
    9h 41m
    £397–728

  8. Bus, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 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
    21h 23m
    £78–177

Mansfield to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration15h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Mansfield to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the line 9.3 bus to Railway Station, walk to Alfreton, 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 Mansfield to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Worksop, Retford, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 15h 37m.

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