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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Lake District (Land)by plane, train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Lake District (Land) by plane, train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 5m
    £220–479

  2. Ferry, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    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 bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Halston Hotel to Lake District (Land)taxi taxi
    15h 45m
    £138–202

  3. Ferry, train, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Penrith North Lakes to Lake District (Land)taxi taxi
    14h 9m
    £151–286

  4. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 49m
    £217–494

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    9h 56m
    £237–559

  6. Ferry, bus, train, taxi

    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 Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Halston Hotel to Lake District (Land)taxi taxi
    16h 19m
    £183–292

  7. Ferry, bus, taxi via Galashiels

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    6. Take the taxi from Halston Hotel to Lake District (Land)taxi taxi
    18h 35m
    £148–197

Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Lake District (Land), England?

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Lake District (Land). 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 line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the line 78 bus to National Trust car park. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, take the train to Haymarket, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, then take the taxi to Lake District (Land).

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