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

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There are 6 ways to get from Peterborough to Orkney Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

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    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 32m
    £160–555

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    14h 51m
    £190–260

  3. 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
    6h 49m
    £274–628

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    6h 32m
    £168–694

  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 59m
    £366–668

  6. 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
    6h 33m
    £283–566

Peterborough to Orkney Islands by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Peterborough to Orkney Islands. 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 Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peterborough to Quanterness Cottages via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 14h 51m.

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