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How to get fromSt Andrew's to Orkney Islandsby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from St Andrew's 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 34m
    £224–554

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    19h 17m
    £159–275

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    7h 12m
    £227–558

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 32m
    £172–538

St Andrew's to Orkney Islands by foot, bus, train, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration19h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£159Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 465.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between St Andrew's, Birmingham, England and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

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

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