What is the cheapest way to get from Sumburgh to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Sumburgh to Orkney Islands is to fly which costs £170 - £700 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sumburgh to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Sumburgh to Orkney Islands is to fly which takes 51 min and costs £170 - £700.

How far is it from Sumburgh to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Sumburgh and Orkney Islands is 90 miles.

How do I travel from Sumburgh to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Sumburgh to Orkney Islands without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sumburgh to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 51 min to get from Sumburgh to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 231+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Sumburgh to Orkney Islands - 2 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Sumburgh to Orkney Islands by plane, bus, or ferry

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1. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LSI - KOI
51 min
£173–685
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Hotel Rd End to Shetland Hotelbus 6E
2. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
7h 57m

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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38 minAverage Duration

£171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.6 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Sumburgh, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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