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

The cheapest way to get from London to Lyness is to train and ferry which costs £270 - £440 and takes 18h 43m.

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 8h 44m and costs £130 - £480.

How far is it from London to Lyness?

The distance between London and Lyness is 567 miles.

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from London to Lyness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lyness?

There are 195+ hotels available in Lyness.

London to Lyness - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from London to Lyness by plane, ferry, or train

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)plane LHR - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
8h 44m
£139–476
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
4. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of2
18h 43m
£277–437
Fly from London City Airport, ferry
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LCY - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
9h 23m
£161–618

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

16Weekly Planes

4h 23mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from London to Lyness.

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Distance: 563.9 mi
Duration: 8h 44m

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 line 2 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from King's Cross to Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Wick, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 18h 43m.

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