What is the cheapest way to get from London to Lyness?

The cheapest way to get from London to Lyness is to bus and ferry which costs £90 - £180 and takes 24h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Lyness?

The fastest way to get from London to Lyness is to fly and ferry which takes 10h 3m and costs £140 - £650.

How far is it from London to Lyness?

The distance between London and Lyness is 579 miles.

How do I travel from London to Lyness without a car?

The best way to get from London to Lyness without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 16h 56m and costs £130 - £320.

How long does it take to get from London to Lyness?

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from London to Lyness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lyness?

There are 163+ hotels available in Lyness.

London to Lyness - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from London to Lyness 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 London Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall, ferry
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal
10h 5m
£138–458
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus Station
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lyness Orkney Ferry TerminalOf2
24h 4m
£90–180
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 Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lyness Orkney Ferry TerminalOf2
16h 56m
£130–312
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
4. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lyness Orkney Ferry TerminalOf2
18h 33m
£170–193
Fly London City Airport to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)LCY - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal
10h 3m
£149–615
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal
14h 7m
£164–438
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal
14h 18m
£148–267
Train, ferry #2
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 Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lyness Orkney Ferry TerminalOf2
16h 58m
£165–218

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

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4h 40mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from London to Lyness.

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Distance: 575.6 mi
Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between London, England and Lyness, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from London to Lyness. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Pier, then take the line 2 bus to Hoy Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from King's Cross to Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 16h 56m.

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