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How to Travel from

South Shields to Orkney Islands

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10 h 3 min
689 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from South Shields to Orkney Islands

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Cheapest
By car (689 km)
10 h 3 min
689 km.
from $37
Other
Rideshare
10 h 3 min
689 km.
from $8.99
Train, Plane (Train to Edinburgh Airport)
5 h 39 min
453 km.
from $467.89
Bus, Ferry
15 h 42 min
454 km.
from $113.07
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
13 h 24 min
454 km.
from $237.78
Bus, ferry via West Percy Street, Bus, ferry via West Percy Street
16 h 3 min
454 km.
from $83.83
Train, Plane (Train)
6 h 29 min
453 km.
from $506.48
Train, Ferry (Train)
13 h 56 min
454 km.
from $395.35
Train, Ferry (Train)
16 h 7 min
453 km.
from $516.07

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from John Dobson Street - Laing Art Gallery to Union
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16
Bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16
Train from Newcastle to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.89–$481.00

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55
Train from Newcastle to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$240.50
Train from Newcastle to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$189.87–$265.81

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
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 Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
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
Email:
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 South Shields to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry via West Percy Street which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 16h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Orkney Islands is to train and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $173.91 - $706.52 .

How far is it from South Shields to Orkney Islands?

The distance between South Shields and Orkney Islands is 569 km.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Orkney Islands without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 13h 24m and costs $103.26 - $478.26 .

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from South Shields 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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