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

The cheapest way to get from London to Mainland is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £150 and takes 21h 1m.

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 44m 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 which takes 14h 46m and costs £110 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from London to Mainland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mainland?

There are 104+ hotels available in Mainland.

London to Mainland - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 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)plane LHR - KOI
4h 44m
£131–448
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Park and Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90 / ...
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
21h 1m
£52–147
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
14h 46m
£116–287
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
14h 56m
£87–261
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LCY - KOI
4h 59m
£142–604
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
17h 31m
£145–298
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
18h 29m
£117–184

London to Mainland by train, foot, and ferry

8Weekly Services

14h 46mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest 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 44m

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

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

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