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

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

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  1. Train to London City Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    7h 7m
    £268–681

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 10m
    £92–155

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 48m
    £226–387

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 14m
    £179–504

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    7h 50m
    £385–654

  6. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    8h 1m
    £292–719

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 14m
    £237–362

  8. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 53m
    £187–292

London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Margate to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Margate to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 16h 48m.

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