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

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There are 10 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Hull by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Hulltrain train
    15h 24m
    £151–336

  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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Hull Interchangebus bus 131 / ...
    19h 5m
    £62–124

  3. 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 Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Hulltrain train
    16h 25m
    £167–253

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Hulltrain train
    9h 14m
    £226–549

  5. 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 Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Hulltrain train
    15h 43m
    £151–326

  6. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Hulltrain train
    15h 57m
    £229–346

  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 New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Hulltrain train
    8h 10m
    £287–664

  8. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Hulltrain train
    7h 20m
    £262–612

  9. 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 Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain train
    4. Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain train
    12h 22m
    £407–762

  10. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Hulltrain train
    7h 57m
    £283–647

Orkney Islands to Hull by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration15h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.6 mi
  • Duration: 15h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Hull. However, you can take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to York, then take the train to Hull. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Hull via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, and York in around 16h 25m.

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