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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunderland to Orkney Islands by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

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    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    12h 43m
    £79–212

  2. Bus to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NCL - KOI
    7h 52m

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    13h 10m
    £104–215

  4. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Morpeth to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    13h 49m
    £126–210

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    5h 20m
    £205–513

  6. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    6h 29m
    £253–574

Newcastle (NCL) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Newcastle, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Newcastle Airport Terminal, walk to Newcastle (NCL) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan.

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