How far is it from London to Scapa Flow?

The distance between London and Scapa Flow is 550 miles.

How do I travel from London to Scapa Flow without a car?

The best way to get from London to Scapa Flow without a car is to train and ferry and travel via Edinburgh which takes 14h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from London to Scapa Flow?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from London to Scapa Flow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scapa Flow?

There are 104+ hotels available in Scapa Flow.

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

There are 7 ways to get from London to Scapa Flow by plane, unknown, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall, travel
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1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
2. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flowunknown
4h 58m
Train, ferry, travel 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
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flowunknown
14h 57m
Train, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
3. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flowunknown
14h 59m
Bus, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
3. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flowunknown
22h 6m
Fly London City Airport to Kirkwall, travel
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LCY - KOI
2. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flowunknown
5h 11m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, ferry, travel
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry
3. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flowunknown
11h 32m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, ferry, travel
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flowunknown
13h 38m

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

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Scapa Flow.

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Distance: 546.8 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between London, England and Scapa Flow, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from London to Scapa Flow. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), then travel to Scapa Flow. Alternatively, you can take a train from King's Cross to Scapa Flow via Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 14h 57m.

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