How far is it from Exeter to Scapa Flow?

The distance between Exeter and Scapa Flow is 583 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Scapa Flow without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Scapa Flow without a car is to train and ferry and travel which takes 18h 8m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Scapa Flow?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Exeter to Scapa Flow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scapa Flow?

There are 177+ hotels available in Scapa Flow.

Exeter to Scapa Flow - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Scapa Flow by plane, unknown, 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 Exeter to Kirkwall, travel
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)EXT - KOI
2. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flow
7h 13m
Train, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
18h 8m
Bus, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
6. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
22h 57m
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Kirkwall, travel
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
4. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flow
10h 42m
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Kirkwall, travel
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI)CWL - KOI
4. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flow
9h 4m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
12h 31m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
5. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
15h 1m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kirkwall, travel
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)BRS - KOI
3. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flow
6h 12m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
5. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
14h 40m
Bus, ferry, travel via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphiE1
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
5. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
26h 2m

Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

10Weekly Planes

7h 58mAverage Duration

£238Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 579.9 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Scapa Flow, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Scapa Flow. However, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), then travel to Scapa Flow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Scapa Flow via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 18h 8m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.