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 24h 59m.

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 44m and costs £200 - £410.

How far is it from Brighton to Kirkwall?

The distance between Brighton and Kirkwall is 581 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 London which takes 18h 9m and costs £130 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Brighton to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 164+ 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 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 London Gatwick Airport
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)LGW - KOI
6h 44m
£200–408
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria817
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
24h 59m
£61–141
Train, ferry via London
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 9m
£131–257
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
7h 23m
£151–481
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
8h 19m
£241–567
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Brighton to Stevenage
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 16m
£222–355
Train, ferry via Chesterfield
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Chesterfield
3. Take the train from Chesterfield to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
20h 8m
£284–477

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

19Weekly Planes

6h 3mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brighton to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 577.1 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

British Airways, Loganair, and easyJet fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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