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

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Cornwall is to ferry and train via Crewe which costs £220 - £390 and takes 26h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Cornwall is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs £320 - £650.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Cornwall?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Cornwall is 614 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Cornwall without a car is to ferry and train which takes 23h 15m and costs £330 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Orkney Islands to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3494+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Orkney Islands to Cornwall - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Cornwall by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane KOI - NQY
7h 11m
£327–632
Ferry, train via Crewe
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
26h 39m
£229–384
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
23h 15m
£336–515
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
24h 32m
£296–445

Orkney Islands to Cornwall by ferry, foot, and train

3Weekly Services

23h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 610.6 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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

Loganair and Ryanair UK fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) 4 times a week.

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