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How to get fromKirkwall to Cornwallby ferry, train, bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kirkwall to Cornwall by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    22h 50m
    £317–987

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 406 / ...
    30h 41m
    £106–177

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarketbus bus
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    26h 18m
    £272–587

  4. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane KOI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train
    22h 48m
    £449–1,561

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    11h 36m
    £335–865

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Partrain train
    14h 2m
    £263–717

Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration19h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£397Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Cornwall, England?

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Cornwall. However, you can take the taxi to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, take the train to Plymouth, take the train to Bodmin Parkway, walk to Bodmin Parkway Station, then take the line 26 bus to Roundabout. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kirkwall to Roundabout via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Union Street, Haymarket, Haymarket, Crewe, Cardiff Central, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 26h 18m.

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