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 £50 - £140 and takes 25h 43m.

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 5h 47m and costs £250 - £500.

How far is it from Bath to Kirkwall?

The distance between Bath and Kirkwall is 635 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 3m and costs £330 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Bath to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ 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 train, plane, 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.

Train to Southampton Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
9h 33m
£268–663
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 Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 43m
£54–139
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to AberdeenExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 3m
£332–654
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
6h 44m
£163–539
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
8h 37m
£336–589
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 5m
£244–565
Fly from Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)BRS - KOI
5h 47m
£252–494
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 Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 49m
£66–161

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

3Weekly Services

19h 3mAverage Duration

£332Cheapest Price

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Distance: 631.3 mi
Duration: 9h 33m

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

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

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