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How to get fromOxford to Orkney Islandsby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 1m
    £161–500

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 54m
    £83–153

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Wolverhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 6m
    £201–384

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 737
    2. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 30m
    £202–310

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    5h 51m
    £256–600

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    6h 37m
    £178–678

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 29m
    £309–454

  8. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    19h 29m
    £191–321

Oxford to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 607.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Oxford to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oxford to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Wolverhampton, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 17h 6m.

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