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Dover to Orkney Islands

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Dover, Great Britain → Orkney Islands, Great Britain

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Composite routes from Dover to Orkney Islands

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$113.92

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$164.55–$227.84

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from London City Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$291.13–$886.04
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$405.05

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from London City Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$594.92–$1,392.36
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$367.08–$949.33
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
6h 16m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$582.26

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$367.08–$949.33
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$405.05

Train operators

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Canterbury to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55
Train from King's Cross to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
7h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$291.13–$405.05
Train from King's Cross to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$316.44–$443.02

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Dover Priory to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28
Train from Dover Priory to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Aberdeen to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$53.16

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.21

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 24h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Orkney Islands is to train and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $423.91 - $815.22 .

How far is it from Dover to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Dover and Orkney Islands is 977 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Orkney Islands without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 17h 14m and costs $315.22 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Dover to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 151+ hotels available in Orkney Islands. Prices start at $84.29 per night.
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