Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Orkney Islands

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NQY - KOI
    9h 33m
    £265–555

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    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
    29h 45m
    £115–212

  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 27m
    £233–399

Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Newquay to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 603.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

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

Loganair, easyJet, and Ryanair fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI) 6 times a week.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides