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

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

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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
    5h 27m
    £202–509

  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 John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn11
    16h 15m
    £51–85

  3. Ferry, train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    13h 52m
    £80–208

  4. 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
    6h 17m
    £252–604

  5. 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 Thornabytrain train
    3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain train
    10h 21m
    £237–581

  6. 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 / ...
    14h 5m
    £105–212

  7. Ferry, bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from North St David Street to Interchangebus bus 839
    16h 37m
    £53–90

Orkney Islands to Sunderland by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration13h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Sunderland. 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 Princes Street, walk to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Newcastle, then take the train to Sunderland. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Sunderland via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newcastle in around 13h 52m.

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