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

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

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  1. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Knighton to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    9h 26m
    £251–600

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Presteigne Car Park to Newtown Bus Stationbus bus 41A
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 15m
    £93–155

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Knighton to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 27m
    £163–293

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Knighton to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 34m
    £131–225

  5. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Knighton to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    9h 41m
    £222–543

  6. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    10h 16m
    £203–570

  7. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    9h 35m
    £252–584

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Knighton to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury 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
    19h 12m
    £123–198

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Presteigne, Wales and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Presteigne to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to Knighton Bus Station, walk to Knighton, take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Presteigne Car Park to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Knighton Bus Station, Knighton, Shrewsbury, Crewe, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 18h 27m.

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