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

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There are 7 ways to get from Solihull to Orkney Islands by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Birmingham Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    5h 23m
    £224–554

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 9m
    £79–133

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 17m
    £155–290

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 8m
    £117–182

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 14m
    £179–530

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    8h
    £321–670

  7. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 9m
    £222–353

Solihull to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

Loganair, easyJet, and Aer Lingus fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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