What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which costs £60 - £160 and takes 24h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Orkney Islands is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs £120 - £410.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Orkney Islands is 535 miles.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Orkney Islands without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 16h 47m and costs £110 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 174+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Orkney Islands - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 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 London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
5h 21m
£124–406
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 15m
£63–155
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
16h 47m
£113–331
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)LGW - KOI
7h 8m
£200–412
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
17h 52m
£125–190
Train, ferry via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 39m
£195–409

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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3h 56mAverage Duration

£124Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Orkney Islands.

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Distance: 531.8 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Loganair and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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