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

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There are 6 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Bristol by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane KOI - BRS
    4h 52m
    £244–605

  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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 51m
    £88–142

  3. 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
    18h 39m
    £261–396

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    6h 37m
    £259–619

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    6h 56m
    £178–537

  6. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 40m
    £144–232

Orkney Islands to Bristol by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

Loganair and easyJet fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) twice daily.

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