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

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There are 6 ways to get from St Andrew's to Orkney Islands by plane, train, 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 52m
    £224–554

  2. Train, ferry #2

    cheapest
    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 39m
    £117–182

  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 37m
    £154–286

  4. Train, ferry

    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
    16h 39m
    £222–353

  5. 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
    7h 45m
    £291–668

  6. 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 42m
    £167–541

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

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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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