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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £75 - £170 and takes 28h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 8h 28m and costs £280 - £650.

How far is it from Brussels to Kirkwall?

The distance between Brussels and Kirkwall is 643 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 55m and costs £190 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Brussels to Kirkwall, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Brussels and Kirkwall?

Kirkwall is 1h behind Brussels. It is currently 10:35 AM in Brussels and 9:35 AM in Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Brussels 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 Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BRU - KOI
9h 3m
£267–558
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus
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
28h 24m
£77–164
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
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 55m
£190–506
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
25h 51m
£197–304
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane AMS - KOI
8h 28m
£287–646
Train, ferry via Stevenage
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Stevenagetrain
3. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
18h 18m
£280–551

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

9Weekly Planes

8h 38mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brussels to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 639.3 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Kirkwall, Scotland?

British Airways, Loganair, and KLM fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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