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

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There are 4 ways to get from Newquay to Orkney Islands by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NQY - KOI
    8h 37m
    £265–555

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G5
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus G3
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    28h 11m
    £133–227

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 57m
    £343–531

  4. Train, ferry via Crewe

    1. Take the train from St Austell to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 28m
    £233–399

Newquay to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration21h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 603.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

Aer Lingus, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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