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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Brightonby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Brighton by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train
    6h 53m
    £161–493

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Preston Circusbus bus 025
    25h 43m
    £96–186

  3. Ferry, train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
    17h 12m
    £213–391

  4. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane KOI - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain train
    8h 11m
    £169–661

  5. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane KOI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    9h 19m
    £293–672

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
    8h 23m
    £279–697

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane KOI - LGW
    5h 32m
    £254–482

  8. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
    17h 34m
    £218–341

  9. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
    20h 14m
    £198–361

Orkney Islands to Brighton by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration17h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£213Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 599.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

Loganair and easyJet fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) twice daily.

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