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

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There are 8 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Northampton by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Northamptontrain train
    5h 40m
    £234–587

  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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Northampton Town Centrebus bus
    20h 21m
    £83–131

  3. Ferry, train via Edinburgh

    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 Northamptontrain train
    17h 34m
    £171–301

  4. 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 Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Northamptontrain train
    18h 43m
    £128–211

  5. 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 Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
    20h 1m
    £224–347

  6. 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 Watford Junction to Northamptontrain train
    6h 40m
    £139–466

  7. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane KOI - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Northamptontrain train
    8h 5m
    £175–663

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain train
    8h 35m
    £239–578

Orkney Islands to Northampton by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration17h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Northampton. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Northampton. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Northampton via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, and Haymarket in around 17h 34m.

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