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How to get fromOrkney Islands to South Shieldsby plane, train, ferry, bus, or subway

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

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  1. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    4h 54m
    £210–516

  2. Ferry, bus, subway

    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 John Dobson Streetbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway subway Yel
    16h
    £51–90

  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 Newcastletrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
    13h 29m
    £107–240

  4. 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 Newcastletrain train
    14h 10m
    £108–177

  5. Ferry, bus

    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 bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus
    15h 37m
    £59–105

  6. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    5h 47m
    £219–536

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    9h 28m
    £248–601

  8. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane KOI - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    8h 1m
    £187–538

Orkney Islands to South Shields by ferry, foot, train, and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration13h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to South Shields. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, then take the subway to South Shields. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to South Shields via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 13h 29m.

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