What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Alnwick?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Alnwick is to ferry and bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 15h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Alnwick?

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Alnwick is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs £200 - £500.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Alnwick?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Alnwick is 313 miles.

How do I travel from Orkney Islands to Alnwick without a car?

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Alnwick without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 14h 26m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Orkney Islands to Alnwick?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Orkney Islands to Alnwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alnwick?

There are 1967+ hotels available in Alnwick.

Orkney Islands to Alnwick - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Alnwick by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
4h 40m
£209–496
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Parkbus 591
15h 46m
£56–85
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
14h 26m
£81–137
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
5h 37m
£269–575
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
7h 33m
£221–498

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 311.6 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Alnwick. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street, walk to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Alnmouth, then take the taxi to Alnwick. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Alnwick via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Inverness Union Street, Haymarket, Haymarket, Edinburgh Waverley, and Alnmouth in around 14h 26m.

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