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

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There are 7 ways to get from Norwich to Orkney Islands by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Norwich International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NWI - KOI
    4h 59m
    £364–654

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 49m
    £100–164

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 43m
    £187–329

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    7h 10m
    £287–687

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 35m
    £202–539

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 45m
    £211–312

  7. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 45m
    £270–412

Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

Loganair flies from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI) 4 times a week.

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