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 train and ferry which costs £160 - £270 and takes 17h 52m.

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 31m and costs £130 - £420.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rousay?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Rousay is 554 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 Edinburgh which takes 17h 10m and costs £140 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rousay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rousay?

There are 177+ hotels available in Rousay.

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rousay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 4 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 from London Heathrow Airport, ferry
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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 31m
£131–418
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
4. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry TerminalOf3
17h 10m
£142–367
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry TerminalOf3
17h 52m
£164–267
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Coach Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)LGW - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal
9h 23m
£207–414

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

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4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 550.3 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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 line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, walk to Travel Centre, take the line 6 bus to Ferry terminal, walk 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, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 17h 10m.

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