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

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

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    5h 25m
    £128–410

  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 9m
    £82–152

  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
    15h 51m
    £195–374

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    7h 22m
    £271–511

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 44m
    £328–499

  6. Train, ferry #2

    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
    18h 59m
    £186–343

Slough to Orkney Islands by train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration15h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£195Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 537.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

Loganair and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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