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How to get fromPeterborough to Kirkwallby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Peterborough to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 47m
    £153–483

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    16h 54m
    £149–207

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    16h 44m
    £343–470

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    7h 3m
    £264–618

  5. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NWI - KOI
    6h 49m
    £432–661

  6. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    8h 18m
    £234–588

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    7h 1m
    £280–571

Peterborough to Kirkwall by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Peterborough, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Peterborough to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peterborough to West Tankerness Lane via Inverness, Wick, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 16h 44m.

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