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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £85 - £160 and takes 24h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs £150 - £650.

How far is it from Basildon to Kirkwall?

The distance between Basildon and Kirkwall is 558 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 16h 20m and costs £220 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Basildon to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Basildon 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 City Airport
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LCY - KOI
6h 48m
£159–614
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
24h 41m
£89–153
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
16h 20m
£220–457
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
7h 12m
£137–458
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LGW - KOI
7h 38m
£190–480
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
16h 50m
£228–336
Train, ferry via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
18h 49m
£251–652

London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

22Weekly Planes

6h 54mAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basildon to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 554.5 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

British Airways, Loganair, and KLM fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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