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

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Exeter is to ferry and bus which costs £90 - £200 and takes 27h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 7h 32m and costs £190 - £600.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Exeter?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Exeter is 829 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Exeter without a car is to ferry and train which takes 22h and costs £150 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 22h to get from Orkney Islands to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1336+ hotels available in Exeter.

Orkney Islands to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Exeter by ferry, train, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Exeter St DavidsAberdeen - Plymouth / ...
22h
£154–685
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
27h 51m
£93–200
Fly to Exeter
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT)KOI - EXT
18h 14m
£434–657
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)KOI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
7h 32m
£192–560
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)KOI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisbury
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Central
12h
£255–602

Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) flights

5Weekly Planes

19h 56mAverage Duration

£430Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Orkney Islands to Exeter.

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Distance: 823.8 mi
Duration: 22h

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

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) 5 times a week.

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