How far is it from Exeter to Scapa Flow?

The distance between Exeter and Scapa Flow is 584 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 17h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Exeter to Scapa Flow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scapa Flow?

There are 167+ hotels available in Scapa Flow.

Exeter to Scapa Flow - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 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 (KOI) to Scapa Flow
7h 19m
Train, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
17h 38m
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 Station
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
6. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
21h 17m
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 (KOI) to Scapa Flow
10h 45m
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Kirkwall, travel
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI)CWL - KOI
4. Walk from Kirkwall (KOI) to Scapa Flow
9h 16m
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 (KOI) to Scapa Flow
6h 12m
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 to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
11h 59m
Train, ferry, travel via Crewe
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
5. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
21h 4m

Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

10Weekly Planes

7h 58mAverage Duration

£240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 580.9 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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 Exeter International Airport, 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, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 17h 38m.

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