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

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

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    7h 8m
    £230–540

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    8h 10m
    £190–536

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    19h 30m
    £365–667

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h 10m

  5. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    12h 9m
    £262–593

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    8h 43m
    £233–621

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£217Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Quanterness Cottages via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Shop in around 19h 30m.

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