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 £100 - £220 and takes 26h 16m.

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 12m and costs £140 - £410.

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 18h 6m and costs £130 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Brighton to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 168+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 6 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 36m
£149–498
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to London Victoriabus 209
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
26h 16m
£106–219
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
18h 6m
£134–335
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LGW - KOI
6h 12m
£148–405
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
18h 42m
£166–365
Train, ferry via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
20h 31m
£236–475

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

13Weekly Planes

4h 17mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brighton to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 599.8 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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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