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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £70 - £140 and takes 20h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs £210 - £490.

How far is it from Bristol to Kirkwall?

The distance between Bristol and Kirkwall is 537 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 16h 52m and costs £250 - £800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Bristol to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Bristol 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 Bristol Airport
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BRS - KOI
6h 9m
£210–490
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
20h 14m
£74–131
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
16h 52m
£254–764
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane SOU - KOI
7h 53m
£274–696
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
7h 34m
£187–579
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
23h 43m
£84–178

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

14Weekly Planes

4h 56mAverage Duration

£212Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bristol to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 534 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

Loganair and easyJet fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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