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

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Peterborough is to ferry and bus and train which costs £180 - £270 and takes 15h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Peterborough is to fly and train which takes 6h 31m and costs £160 - £600.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Peterborough?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Peterborough is 627 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Peterborough without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 15h 53m and costs £180 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Orkney Islands to Peterborough, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Peterborough?

There are 517+ hotels available in Peterborough.

Orkney Islands to Peterborough - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Peterborough by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane KOI - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain
6h 31m
£160–557
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Peterboroughtrain
15h 53m
£187–263
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Peterboroughtrain
8h 8m
£274–629
Fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane KOI - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain
9h 56m
£363–670
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
9h 3m
£238–570

Orkney Islands to Peterborough by bus, ferry, and train

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15h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 623.2 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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 bus from Quanterness Cottages to Peterborough via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness in around 15h 53m.

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