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

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There are 5 ways to get from Slough to Orkney Islands by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    5h 22m
    £125–415

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 11m
    £82–137

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 6m
    £197–348

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 16m
    £157–241

  5. Bus, ferry via Northampton

    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Northamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Northampton to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 43m
    £86–146

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

British Airways and Loganair fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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