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How to get fromStoke-on-Trent to Orkney Islandsby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Orkney Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    5h 36m
    £209–519

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent 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
    16h 59m
    £157–243

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    5h 59m
    £240–596

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£193Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 438.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Stoke-on-Trent, England and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stoke-on-Trent to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Quanterness Cottages via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 16h 59m.

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