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How to get fromTorquay to Orkney Islandsby train, plane, or ferry

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

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    7h 39m
    £297–686

  2. Train, ferry via Crewe

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Paignton 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
    23h 38m
    £202–348

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 31m
    £303–466

  4. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EXT - KOI
    8h 6m
    £316–626

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    8h 37m
    £216–613

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    9h 7m
    £307–685

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot 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
    11h 28m
    £418–756

Torquay to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration19h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 638.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Torquay to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Newton Abbot, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paignton to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Newton Abbot, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 19h 31m.

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