What is the cheapest way to get from Baldock to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Baldock to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £170 - £300 and takes 20h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Baldock to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Baldock to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs £150 - £500.

How far is it from Baldock to Kirkwall?

The distance between Baldock and Kirkwall is 589 miles.

How do I travel from Baldock to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Baldock to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Darlington which takes 17h 48m and costs £200 - £320.

How long does it take to get from Baldock to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Baldock to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 46+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Baldock to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Baldock to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Baldock to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
6h 39m
£153–495
Train, bus, ferry via Darlington
1. Take the train from Stevenage to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
17h 48m
£205–315
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Baldock to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LCY - KOI
6h 48m
£175–648
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Baldock to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
7h 25m
£242–628
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Baldock to Finsbury Parktrain
2. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
20h 16m
£172–291

Baldock to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

6Weekly Services

17h 48mAverage Duration

£205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 585.5 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Baldock to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Farringdon, walk to Farringdon Without, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Baldock to West Tankerness Lane via Stevenage, Darlington, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 17h 48m.

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