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

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

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  1. Fly from Birmingham Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    5h 40m
    £228–566

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 29m
    £79–153

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    15h 37m
    £151–278

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 44m
    £223–348

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    7h 50m
    £322–673

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 33m
    £168–546

  7. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Darlaston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 47m
    £115–199

Walsall to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration15h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

Loganair and easyJet fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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