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

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There are 6 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsburytrain train
    7h 16m
    £242–587

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    18h 21m
    £150–255

  3. 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 Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain train
    5. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    17h 15m
    £175–335

  4. Ferry, bus

    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 Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus
    5. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus bus 64
    20h 56m

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    8h 1m
    £213–520

  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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    8h 35m
    £279–643

Orkney Islands to Shrewsbury by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Shrewsbury via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 17h 15m.

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