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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which costs £90 - £160 and takes 26h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Orkney Islands is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs £130 - £700.

How far is it from Exeter to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Exeter and Orkney Islands is 581 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Orkney Islands without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 54m and costs £270 - £850.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Exeter to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 195+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Exeter 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 Exeter
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EXT - KOI
7h 26m
£133–654
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
26h 30m
£91–155
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
17h 54m
£275–849
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
21h 46m
£222–496
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
8h 30m
£278–745
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
8h 6m
£215–630
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane SOU - KOI
11h 9m
£292–724

Exeter to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

7Weekly Services

17h 54mAverage Duration

£275Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Orkney Islands.

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Distance: 577.7 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

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

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) 6 times a week.

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