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

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There are 9 ways to get from Newport 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 Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    6h 50m
    £277–632

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 509
    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 5m
    £106–211

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 11m
    £196–375

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 43m
    £192–560

  5. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EXT - KOI
    9h 1m
    £295–692

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    10h 31m
    £329–719

  7. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    6h 1m
    £238–567

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 58m
    £181–315

  9. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 58m
    £329–478

Newport to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Newport to Orkney Islands. However, you can 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 Newport (S Wales) to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Crewe, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 17h 11m.

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