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 £55 - £160 and takes 27h 24m.

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 6h 25m and costs £220 - £500.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Exeter?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Exeter is 802 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 £150 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 19h 17m to get from Orkney Islands to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 403+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 7 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 Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Exeter St Davidstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
19h 17m
£151–636
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 24m
£57–151
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 48m
£115–371
Fly to Exeter
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT)plane KOI - EXT
18h 50m
£427–618
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
6h 25m
£221–501
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 37m
£187–570
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
10h 59m
£234–616

Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) flights

5Weekly Planes

20h 23mAverage Duration

£424Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Orkney Islands to Exeter.

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Distance: 797.7 mi
Duration: 19h 17m

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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