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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Kirkwall is to car ferry and bus and ferry which costs £75 - £240 and takes 18h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs £170 - £440.

How far is it from Belfast to Kirkwall?

The distance between Belfast and Kirkwall is 329 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and ferry which takes 18h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Belfast to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 175+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Belfast to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus and ferry, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Kirkwall by plane, busferry, bus, ferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHD - KOI
4h 45m
£174–435
Car ferry, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 56m
£75–238
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 9m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

16Weekly Planes

3h 41mAverage Duration

£173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 326.7 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Loganair, Aer Lingus, and easyJet fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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