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How to get fromDorset to Kirkwallby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Dorset to Kirkwall by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain 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
    18h 40m
    £130–366

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    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
    27h 18m
    £70–166

  3. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    11h 33m
    £246–572

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 52m
    £344–710

  5. Bus, ferry via Seldown Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 34m
    £72–161

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    10h 10m
    £235–528

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    10h 7m
    £158–480

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dorset to Kirkwall. However, you can take the taxi to Moreton (Dorset), take the train to London Waterloo, walk to Waterloo station, take the subway to Euston station, walk to London Kings Cross, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Kirkwall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Kirkwall via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 27h 18m.

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