What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which costs £90 - £200 and takes 23h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Orkney Islands is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs £140 - £650.

How far is it from Basildon to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Basildon and Orkney Islands is 558 miles.

How do I travel from Basildon to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Orkney Islands without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 17h 38m and costs £140 - £350.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Basildon to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 163+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Basildon to Orkney Islands - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from London City Airport
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)LCY - KOI
6h 49m
£146–622
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 34m
£94–199
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
17h 38m
£141–343
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 23m
£169–234
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
7h 15m
£143–472
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)LGW - KOI
7h 58m
£164–419
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
11h 3m
£254–638

London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

14Weekly Planes

7h 31mAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basildon to Orkney Islands.

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Distance: 554.9 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

British Airways, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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