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 £80 - £150 and takes 27h 28m.

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 and costs £390 - £1,500.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Exeter?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Exeter is 581 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 £270 - £900.

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

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

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1428+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 7 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
£399–1,439
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 28m
£81–142
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
£271–886
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 55m
£222–501
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 34m
£219–628
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 5m
£291–740
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
£289–687

Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) flights

4Weekly Planes

4h 10mAverage Duration

£396Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Orkney Islands to Exeter.

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Distance: 578.1 mi
Duration: 6h

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

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) 4 times a week.

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