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There are 9 ways to get from Retford to Orkney Islands by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    7h 33m
    £262–623

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Retford to Meadowhalltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 19m
    £69–121

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Retford to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    13h 13m
    £148–215

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Doncaster 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 Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    17h 13m
    £96–231

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    7h 13m
    £255–600

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Retford to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    6h 32m
    £267–538

  7. Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Retford to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain train
    3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NWI - KOI
    8h 37m
    £660–1,992

  8. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Retford to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    9h 16m
    £284–514

  9. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    8h 11m
    £275–655

Retford to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration13h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 562.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Retford to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Birmingham New Street, 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 Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Retford to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 13h 13m.

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