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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Papa Westray Islandby train, plane, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Papa Westray Island by train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 12m
    £221–520

  2. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    4. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 15m
    £230–540

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Papa Westray Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 370 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Papa Westray Island, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Newcastle upon Tyne to Papa Westray Island. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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