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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Orkney Islands to London

Composite routes from Orkney Islands to London

Cheapest
14 h 22 min
Car
1146 km.
from $63
Fastest
1 h 48 min
Plane
Other
20 h 50 min
Ferry, Bus
852 km.
from $120.26
16 h 18 min
Ferry, train via Edinburgh, Ferry, train via Edinburgh
852 km.
from $362.20
17 h 27 min
Ferry
852 km.
from $670.50
20 h 47 min
Ferry, bus via Quanterness Cottages, Ferry, bus via Quanterness Cottages
852 km.
from $204.59
6 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
851 km.
from $497.48
6 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
851 km.
from $410.52
16 h 24 min
Ferry, Train
852 km.
from $457.76

Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Kirkwall to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$341.76

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Kirkwall to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$303.79–$696.18
Plane from Kirkwall to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$620.23
Plane from Kirkwall to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$443.02–$949.33
Plane from Kirkwall to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$392.39–$1,518.93

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Kirkwall to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$367.08–$949.33
Plane from Kirkwall to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$443.02–$949.33
Plane from Kirkwall to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$392.39–$1,518.93

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$55.69–$164.55

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$215.18–$316.44
Train from Inverness to King's
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$303.79–$417.71
Train from Aberdeen to King's
Ave. Duration:
6h 54m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$278.47–$392.39

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$107.59
Train from Wick to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$139.24

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Aberdeen Coach Station to London
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$151.89–$227.84

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
info@northlinkferries.co.uk
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.11–$51.90

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
sales@pentlandferries.co.uk
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to London?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to London is to ferry and bus which costs $65.22 - $108.70 and takes 20h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to London?

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to London is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $217.39 - $489.13 .

How far is it from Orkney Islands to London?

The distance between Orkney Islands and London is 875 km.

How do I travel from Orkney Islands to London without a car?

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to London without a car is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 16h 18m and costs $250 - $532.61 .

How long does it take to get from Orkney Islands to London?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Orkney Islands to London, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Orkney Islands to London?

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to London is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $217.39 - $489.13 . There are no good options to train or bus between Orkney Islands to London.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 18714+ hotels available in London. Prices start at $86.52 per night.
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