What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Mainland?

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Mainland is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £240 and takes 30h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paris to Mainland?

The fastest way to get from Paris to Mainland is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs £220 - £460.

How far is it from Paris to Mainland?

The distance between Paris and Mainland is 969 miles.

How do I travel from Paris to Mainland without a car?

The best way to get from Paris to Mainland without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 17h 35m and costs £150 - £600.

How long does it take to get from Paris to Mainland?

It takes approximately 17h 35m to get from Paris to Mainland, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Paris and Mainland?

Mainland is 1h behind Paris. It is currently 1:07 PM in Paris and 12:07 PM in Mainland.

Where can I stay near Mainland?

There are 163+ hotels available in Mainland.

Paris to Mainland - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Mainland by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
17h 35m
£153–564
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoria700
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
30h 55m
£69–231
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Kirkwall
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Kirkwall (KOI)ORY - KOI
18h 25m
£102–552
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 12m
£185–464
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Kirkwall
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Kirkwall (KOI)CDG - KOI
7h 15m
£220–460
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Aberdeen Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)CDG - ABZ
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
12h 43m
£95–250

Paris to Mainland by train, foot, and ferry

15Weekly Services

17h 35mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Paris to Mainland.

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Distance: 963.1 mi
Duration: 17h 35m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Transavia France, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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