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

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There are 8 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Cambridge 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 King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    6h 41m
    £166–537

  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 Asdabus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus bus 777
    22h 35m
    £85–158

  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 Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain train
    16h 44m
    £195–281

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Peterboroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain train
    17h 26m
    £211–298

  5. 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 King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    7h 57m
    £174–676

  6. Fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane KOI - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Cambridgetrain train
    9h 36m
    £353–665

  7. 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 King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    8h
    £279–707

  8. Ferry, train via Sheffield

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Peterboroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain train
    20h 4m
    £300–441

Orkney Islands to Cambridge by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Cambridge. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London Kings Cross, then take the train to Cambridge. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Cambridge via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, and Peterborough in around 16h 44m.

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