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

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

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EXT - KOI
    11h 8m
    £195–789

  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
    £99–174

  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 15m
    £328–1,019

  4. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Truro to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    11h 34m
    £338–883

  5. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Truro to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    13h 14m
    £394–884

  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 10m
    £284–604

Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Truro to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truro to Kirkwall via Plymouth, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 21h 15m.

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