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

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There are 6 ways to get from Northampton 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 Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    5h 59m
    £234–584

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lake to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 25m
    £78–128

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Rugby 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
    16h 55m
    £168–330

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 34m
    £137–453

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 21m
    £235–388

  6. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 37m
    £127–212

Northampton to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Northampton to Orkney Islands. However, you can 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 Northampton to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Rugby, Crewe, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 16h 55m.

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