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

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

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Worthing to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    6h 44m
    £337–577

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marine Parade to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    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 50m
    £94–159

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Worthing to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 55m
    £209–362

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Worthing to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Northamptonbus bus 230
    3. Take the bus from Northampton to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 36m
    £101–178

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Worthing to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 10m
    £169–476

  6. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Worthing to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    7h 51m
    £275–684

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Worthing to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 47m
    £170–257

Worthing to Orkney Islands by train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 587.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Worthing to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Worthing to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 16h 55m.

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