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

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

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  1. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NQY - KOI
    11h 1m
    £279–577

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus 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
    30h 55m
    £119–222

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 49m
    £353–549

  4. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    10h 20m
    £327–759

  5. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EXT - KOI
    10h 8m
    £359–702

  6. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    11h 30m
    £352–758

  7. Train, ferry via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 21m
    £248–417

Penzance to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration21h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 645.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Truro, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Bus Station, take the line 94 bus to Newquay Airport, walk to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penzance to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Plymouth, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 21h 49m.

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