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

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

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  1. Fly to Exeter, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane KOI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 20m
    £277–650

  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 London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    29h 56m
    £108–256

  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 Plymouthtrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth
    20h 21m
    £391–586

  4. 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 Plymouthtrain train
    8h 19m
    £289–665

  5. 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 London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 50m
    £232–637

  6. 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 Plymouthtrain train
    10h 5m
    £334–729

  7. Ferry, train via Crewe

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    23h 41m
    £261–461

Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£286Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 629.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Plymouth. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to St Davids Station, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Plymouth via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal and Aberdeen in around 20h 21m.

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