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

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to London is to ferry and bus which costs £80 - £140 and takes 22h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to London is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs £130 - £450.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to London?

The distance between Orkney Islands and London is 547 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to London without a car is to ferry and train which takes 16h 31m and costs £190 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Orkney Islands to London, including transfers.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21229+ hotels available in London.

Orkney Islands to London - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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Fly to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane KOI - LHR
4h 58m
£133–447
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn11
22h 35m
£81–131
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
16h 31m
£191–276
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 King's Crosstrain
17h 12m
£173–242
Ferry, train via London Euston
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston
19h
£141–206
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane KOI - LCY
5h 23m
£164–606
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
5h 50m
£245–637

Orkney Islands to London by ferry, foot, and train

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16h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 543.6 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

Loganair and British Airways fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 3 times a day.

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