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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £60 - £150 and takes 25h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs £140 - £400.

How far is it from Brighton to Kirkwall?

The distance between Brighton and Kirkwall is 603 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 16h 48m and costs £100 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Brighton to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 186+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Brighton to Kirkwall - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Brighton 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
7h 42m
£153–488
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
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 12m
£63–147
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
16h 48m
£108–305
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Brighton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
23h 9m
£72–163
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LGW - KOI
6h 19m
£149–395
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
8h 27m
£228–644
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
17h 12m
£140–335

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

13Weekly Planes

4h 17mAverage Duration

£120Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brighton to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 599.9 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

easyJet and Loganair fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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