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How to get fromPenzance to Kirkwallby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Penzance to Kirkwall by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeentrain
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    23h 39m
    £203–536

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    32h 30m
    £104–210

  3. Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeNQY - KOI
    15h 30m
    £336–1,313

  4. Train, ferry via Dunbar

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Dunbartrain
    2. Take the train from Dunbar to Aberdeentrain
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    24h 13m
    £388–991

  5. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeEXT - KOI
    11h 46m
    £443–719

Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration19h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£329Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Plymouth, take the train to Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Travel Centre, then take the bus to West Tankerness Lane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Pier Road to Travel Centre via London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 32h 30m.

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