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There are 2 ways to get from Rousay to London by ferry or plane

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  1. Ferry, fly to London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    6h 57m
    £138–464
  2. Ferry, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane KOI - LCY
    7h 31m
    £169–613

Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rousay, Scotland and London, England?

There is no direct connection from Rousay to London. However, you can take the ferry to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry terminal, take the line 6 bus to New Balfour Hospital, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, then take the train to London Paddington. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry terminal, take the line 6 bus to New Balfour Hospital, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, then take the train to Bank DLR Station.

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