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

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There are 7 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Cornwall by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Exeter, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane KOI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train
    10h 5m
    £330–678

  2. Ferry, train via Crewe

    cheapest
    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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    26h 27m
    £234–389

  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 Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    23h 13m
    £335–520

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    24h 8m
    £308–457

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane KOI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    10h 32m
    £304–685

  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 New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    11h 51m
    £334–739

  7. 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 Partrain train
    14h 15m
    £254–660

Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 669.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Cornwall. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to Clifton Place, walk to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Par, then take the train to Luxulyan. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Roundabout via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Plymouth, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 23h 13m.

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