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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Exeterby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Exeter

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane KOI - EXT
    6h 4m
    £294–605

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    27h 44m
    £100–171

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Exeter St Davidstrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth
    19h 47m
    £301–456

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane KOI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 51m
    £264–665

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 50m
    £213–597

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 18m
    £294–669

  7. Ferry, train via Crewe

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    23h 10m
    £196–321

Orkney Islands to Exeter by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration19h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) 6 times a week.

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