What is the cheapest way to get from Rousay to London?

The cheapest way to get from Rousay to London is to ferry and bus and train which costs £230 - £330 and takes 17h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rousay to London?

The fastest way to get from Rousay to London is to ferry and fly which takes 7h 23m and costs £130 - £460.

How far is it from Rousay to London?

The distance between Rousay and London is 566 miles.

How do I travel from Rousay to London without a car?

The best way to get from Rousay to London without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 17h 39m and costs £230 - £330.

How long does it take to get from Rousay to London?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Rousay to London, including transfers.

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Rousay to London - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Rousay to London by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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Ferry, fly to London Heathrow Airport
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1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane KOI - LHR
7h 23m
£138–454
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of3
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
3. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
17h 39m
£239–330
Ferry, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane KOI - LCY
7h 47m
£169–613

Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 562.9 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Rousay, Scotland and London, England?

There is no direct connection from Rousay to London. However, you can take the ferry to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry terminal, take the line 6 bus to Travel Centre, walk to Post Office, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, then take the train to London Paddington. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to King's Cross via Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Inverness Union Street, George Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 17h 39m.

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