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

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

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain train
    6h 19m
    £160–502

  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 London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to St Aldatesbus bus
    24h 11m
    £84–150

  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 Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Oxfordtrain train
    18h 8m
    £201–381

  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 New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain train
    18h 16m
    £306–451

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxfordtrain train
    6h 58m
    £252–602

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane KOI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    7h 32m
    £267–619

  7. 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 Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxfordtrain train
    19h 54m
    £187–323

  8. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Stevenagetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus 737
    20h 10m
    £203–316

Orkney Islands to Oxford by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration18h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 606.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Oxford. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Oxford. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Oxford via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Stafford in around 18h 8m.

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