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

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

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  1. Fly from Birmingham Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    5h 20m
    £229–570

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Asda to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 21m
    £74–131

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International 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
    18h 58m
    £164–291

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    6h 17m
    £231–549

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 30m
    £159–509

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    7h 26m
    £282–564

Rugby to Orkney Islands by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration18h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£164Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 477.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

Loganair and easyJet fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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