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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £160 and takes 23h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs £140 - £420.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Kirkwall?

The distance between Basingstoke and Kirkwall is 574 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 18h 41m and costs £140 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Basingstoke to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 172+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Basingstoke to Kirkwall - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Basingstoke 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)LHR - KOI
6h 13m
£146–415
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 34m
£67–153
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Coventry
2. Take the train from Coventry to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 41m
£140–530
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
7h 59m
£250–617
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)LCY - KOI
6h 29m
£182–644
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)LGW - KOI
6h 52m
£211–442
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h
£279–481
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM92
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 44m
£71–167

Basingstoke to Kirkwall by train, foot, ferry, and bus

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18h 41mAverage Duration

£140Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 570.6 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

Loganair and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) 4 times a day.

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