What is the cheapest way to get from Ash Vale to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Ash Vale to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £85 - £160 and takes 24h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ash Vale to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Ash Vale to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs £120 - £450.

How far is it from Ash Vale to Kirkwall?

The distance between Ash Vale and Kirkwall is 557 miles.

How do I travel from Ash Vale to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Ash Vale to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 16h 40m and costs £220 - £480.

How long does it take to get from Ash Vale to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Ash Vale to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Ash Vale to Kirkwall - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Ash Vale to Kirkwall by plane, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
6h 30m
£126–443
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
24h 53m
£89–154
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Ash Vale to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
16h 40m
£225–478
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from North Camp to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LGW - KOI
7h 13m
£160–477
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
8h 13m
£267–631
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ash Vale to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
17h 3m
£235–358
Train, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
18h 53m
£280–802

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

11Weekly Planes

4h 1mAverage Duration

£124Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ash Vale to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 553.5 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Ash Vale, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

British Airways and Loganair fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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