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

The cheapest way to get from London to Mainland is to train and ferry which costs £130 - £180 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Mainland is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs £130 - £450.

How far is it from London to Mainland?

The distance between London and Mainland is 544 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Mainland without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 14h 43m and costs £95 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from London to Mainland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mainland?

There are 163+ hotels available in Mainland.

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

There are 8 ways to get from London to Mainland by plane, train, ferry, 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
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
4h 46m
£131–447
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
cheapest
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
14h 43m
£98–271
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
14h 45m
£133–177
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Park and Ride
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
20h 47m
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)LCY - KOI
5h 24m
£142–604
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
9h 13m
£247–610
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
17h 22m
£152–173
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
18h 29m
£131–183

London to Mainland by train, foot, and ferry

15Weekly Services

14h 43mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Mainland.

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Distance: 540.4 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between London, England and Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

British Airways and Loganair fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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