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How to get fromLondon to Rousayby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 31m
    £138–460

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Check-Inbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    5. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of3
    18h 16m
    £240–330

  3. Fly from London City Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 10m
    £159–612

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 562.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Rousay. 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 line 4 bus to Post Office, walk to Travel Centre, take the line 6 bus to Ferry terminal, walk to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from King's Cross to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal via Edinburgh Waverley, George Street, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Vehicle Check-In, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 18h 16m.

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