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

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

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    7h 40m
    £206–507

  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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    17h 48m
    £57–99

  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 Wakefield Westgatetrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
    15h 30m
    £181–276

  4. Ferry, bus, train via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the bus from Bus Shelter to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    15h 30m
    £220–291

  5. 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 Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    7h 59m
    £269–629

  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    7h 32m
    £272–592

  7. 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 Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    15h 58m
    £155–217

  8. 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    19h 53m
    £58–109

Orkney Islands to Wakefield by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Wakefield. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, then take the train to Wakefield Kirkgate. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Wakefield Westgate via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal and Aberdeen in around 15h 30m.

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