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 £45 - £140 and takes 24h 37m.

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 £220 - £490.

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 18h 5m and costs £330 - £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 174+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 6 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)plane BRS - KOI
6h 23m
£226–490
Bus, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
24h 37m
£50–135
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
18h 5m
£335–662
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane SOU - KOI
10h 37m
£264–659
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
7h 22m
£160–585
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 403
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
25h 18m
£65–183

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

11Weekly Planes

5h 27mAverage Duration

£212Cheapest 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) twice daily.

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