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How to get fromNewton Abbot to Orkney Islandsby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Newton Abbot to Orkney Islands by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Exeter

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EXT - KOI
    7h 25m
    £263–622

  2. Train, ferry via Crewe

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot 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
    21h 59m
    £245–427

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 14m
    £379–537

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    7h 54m
    £326–700

  5. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    11h 12m
    £329–684

Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£286Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newton Abbot to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 599 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

Loganair flies from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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