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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rousay is to bus and ferry via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) which costs £90 - £180 and takes 24h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rousay is to fly and ferry which takes 7h 7m and costs £150 - £470.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rousay?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Rousay is 553 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rousay without a car is to train and ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 17h 16m and costs £140 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rousay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rousay?

There are 165+ hotels available in Rousay.

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rousay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rousay by plane, ferry, train, 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, ferry
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal
7h 7m
£155–468
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry TerminalOf3
24h 5m
£92–203
Train, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
4. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry TerminalOf3
17h 16m
£149–315
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry TerminalOf3
17h 41m
£164–266
Bus, ferry via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus Station
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry TerminalOf3
24h 42m
£92–180

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

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rousay.

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Distance: 549.6 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rousay. However, you can take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the taxi to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 17h 16m.

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