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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Sanday Islandby plane, ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sanday Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeLHR - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Sanday Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 48m
    £150–440

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeLGW - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Sanday Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
    10h 35m
    £216–446

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sanday Island. 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, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Sanday Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Sanday Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to South Terminal Bus Station, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Sanday Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Sanday Island.

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