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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £90 - £190 and takes 25h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs £230 - £550.

How far is it from Bath to Kirkwall?

The distance between Bath and Kirkwall is 549 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 20m and costs £360 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Bath to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 164+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bath 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 Bristol Airport
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)BRS - KOI
6h 23m
£230–510
Bus, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 58m
£91–182
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 20m
£365–697
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
10h 9m
£268–659
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
7h 20m
£161–564
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI)CWL - KOI
9h 18m
£323–638
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
7h 45m
£245–561
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
26h 40m
£94–204

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

21Weekly Planes

4h 18mAverage Duration

£218Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bath to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 546.2 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

Loganair and easyJet fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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