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

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There are 8 ways to get from Taunton to Orkney Islands by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EXT - KOI
    7h 35m
    £268–631

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 55m
    £118–227

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 27m
    £351–499

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 53m
    £196–566

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    7h 7m
    £298–661

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    10h 26m
    £306–641

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    6h 7m
    £254–592

  8. Train, ferry via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    20h 52m
    £222–385

Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£286Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Taunton to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 609.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Taunton to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Taunton to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 17h 27m.

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