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

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There are 8 ways to get from Southampton to Orkney Islands by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Southampton Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    8h 1m
    £264–606

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 40m
    £96–187

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h
    £220–421

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 25m
    £145–462

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    7h 30m
    £285–545

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    6h 48m
    £183–700

  7. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 53m
    £349–510

  8. Train, ferry via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 8m
    £215–364

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17hAverage Duration
Ticket£220Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Southampton to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 564.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

Loganair, easyJet, and Aer Lingus fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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