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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £80 - £160 and takes 23h 26m.

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 17m and costs £130 - £440.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Kirkwall?

The distance between Basingstoke and Kirkwall is 576 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 which takes 18h 39m and costs £200 - £800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Basingstoke to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Basingstoke to Kirkwall - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 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 17m
£136–437
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 26m
£85–160
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Durham
2. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 39m
£203–766
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
8h 8m
£248–573
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 37m
£172–644
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
7h
£225–433

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

5Weekly Services

18h 39mAverage Duration

£203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 572.3 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

Loganair and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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