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

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

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EXT - KOI
    8h 13m
    £306–626

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    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
    29h 23m
    £109–187

  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
    £313–476

  4. 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 41m
    £226–613

  5. 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
    8h 58m
    £307–685

  6. Train, ferry via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
    24h 33m
    £197–336

Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 607.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

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 Exeter St Davids, walk to Clifton Place, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre. 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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