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 £90 - £200 and takes 25h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs £150 - £650.

How far is it from Brighton to Kirkwall?

The distance between Brighton and Kirkwall is 593 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 18h 5m and costs £140 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Brighton to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 165+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Brighton to Kirkwall - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 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 City Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)LCY - KOI
6h 50m
£153–641
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
25h 22m
£94–192
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 5m
£141–355
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 36m
£153–498
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
10h 33m
£258–583
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)LGW - KOI
6h 57m
£150–395
Train, ferry
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 42m
£173–295
Train, ferry via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
20h 31m
£233–475

London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

16Weekly Planes

5h 34mAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brighton to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 589.3 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

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

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