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

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Carlisle is to ferry and bus which costs £55 - £80 and takes 15h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Carlisle is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs £230 - £550.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Carlisle?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Carlisle is 336 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Carlisle without a car is to ferry and train which takes 13h 41m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Orkney Islands to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 667+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Orkney Islands to Carlisle - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
4h 18m
£237–526
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 Buchanan Bus Stnbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
15h 18m
£55–80
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
13h 41m
£71–106
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 Haymarket to Carlisletrain
14h 36m
£72–117
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4h 44m
£211–477
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
8h 30m
£267–617

Orkney Islands to Carlisle by ferry, foot, and train

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Map of how to get from Orkney Islands to Carlisle.

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Distance: 333.7 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Carlisle. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Carlisle via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal and Aberdeen in around 13h 41m.

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