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How to get fromMilton Keynes to Kirkwallby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Milton Keynes to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    5h 57m
    £134–442

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    18h 38m
    £158–333

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    5h 34m
    £240–598

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    6h 16m
    £164–659

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    7h 4m
    £274–537

Milton Keynes to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration18h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 584.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Milton Keynes to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Watford Junction, walk to Watford Junction station, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to West Tankerness Lane via Crewe, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 18h 38m.

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