What is the cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Orkney Islands is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which costs £150 - £310 and takes 19h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Orkney Islands is to train and fly which takes 8h 48m and costs £160 - £750.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Lowestoft and Orkney Islands is 742 miles.

How do I travel from Lowestoft to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Orkney Islands without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 19h 12m and costs £150 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Lowestoft to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 19h 12m to get from Lowestoft to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 167+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Lowestoft to Orkney Islands - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lowestoft to Orkney Islands by train, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 12m
£150–303
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationX21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria813
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
29h 58m
Fly from Norwich International Airport
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)NWI - KOI
13h 6m
£292–616
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Norwich to Grantham
2. Take the train from Grantham to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 29m
£239–393
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Norwich to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
21h 34m
£233–433
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)LCY - KOI
8h 48m
£166–716
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
9h 39m
£161–563

Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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12h 12mAverage Duration

£230Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lowestoft to Orkney Islands.

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Distance: 737.6 mi
Duration: 19h 12m

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

Loganair and KLM fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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