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 £85 - £210 and takes 27h 45m.

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 which takes 6h 14m and costs £140 - £700.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Exeter?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Exeter is 580 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 19h 17m and costs £350 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Orkney Islands to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1423+ hotels available in Exeter.

Orkney Islands to Exeter - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Exeter by plane, ferry, train, 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 to Exeter
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT)plane KOI - EXT
6h 14m
£144–657
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
27h 45m
£88–206
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Exeter St Davidstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth
19h 17m
£351–506
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarketbus
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
22h 54m
£220–386
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane KOI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 2m
£254–621
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane KOI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 36m
£207–598
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 13m
£289–630
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane KOI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
11h 3m
£278–759

Orkney Islands to Exeter by ferry, foot, and train

3Weekly Services

19h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 577 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily.

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