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

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There are 6 ways to get from Truro to Kirkwall by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NQY - KOI
    12h 5m
    £362–652

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Truro to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    29h 59m
    £78–171

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Truro to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    21h 14m
    £184–667

  4. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Truro to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    10h 11m
    £232–596

  5. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EXT - KOI
    11h 43m
    £152–663

  6. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Truro to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 11m
    £214–394

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£379Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Truro, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI) 4 times a week.

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