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

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There are 8 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Peterborough 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 King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain train
    6h 30m
    £153–487

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    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 Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Lc9
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Peterboroughtrain train
    21h 42m
    £78–133

  3. 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 Peterboroughtrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
    15h 40m
    £161–246

  4. Ferry, bus, train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain train
    17h 8m
    £143–212

  5. Ferry, train via Sheffield

    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 Peterboroughtrain train
    19h
    £231–356

  6. 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
    9h 26m
    £429–663

  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 Peterboroughtrain train
    7h 15m
    £264–619

  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 Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train
    9h
    £234–577

Orkney Islands to Peterborough by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Peterborough. 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 station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London Kings Cross, then take the train to Peterborough. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Peterborough via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal and Aberdeen in around 15h 40m.

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