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

The cheapest way to get from Chippenham to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £55 - £150 and takes 26h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chippenham to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs £240 - £500.

How far is it from Chippenham to Kirkwall?

The distance between Chippenham and Kirkwall is 641 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chippenham to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 17m and costs £320 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Chippenham to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Chippenham 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 Chippenham to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
6h 22m
£163–540
Bus, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
26h 48m
£55–146
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to AberdeenExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 17m
£329–659
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Town Bridge to London Victoria
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 15m
£67–165
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chippenham to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
9h 50m
£290–661
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chippenham to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
7h 38m
£275–652
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Central
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI)CWL - KOI
8h 54m
£348–620
Fly from Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)BRS - KOI
5h 50m
£249–498

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

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4h 1mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 637.4 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Chippenham, Wiltshire, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

easyJet and Loganair fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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