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How to get fromExeter to Sanday Islandby train, plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Exeter to Sanday Island by train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, ferry

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    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
    3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Sanday Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h
    £243–552

  2. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, ferry

    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
    4. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Sanday Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h
    £279–693

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Sanday Island. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Sanday Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Sanday Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Salisbury, take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Sanday Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Sanday Island.

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