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

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 42m
    £178–541

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 44m
    £80–137

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 40m
    £298–435

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    6h 41m
    £256–609

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    7h 18m
    £216–710

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    10h 27m
    £324–691

  7. Train, ferry via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain 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 3m
    £185–313

Stroud to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 646 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Stroud to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Cheltenham Spa, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 17h 40m.

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