What is the cheapest way to get from Chipping Norton to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Chipping Norton to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £150 and takes 23h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chipping Norton to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Chipping Norton to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 7h 38m and costs £230 - £490.

How far is it from Chipping Norton to Kirkwall?

The distance between Chipping Norton and Kirkwall is 515 miles.

How do I travel from Chipping Norton to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Chipping Norton to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 19h 36m and costs £80 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Chipping Norton to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Chipping Norton to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 167+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Chipping Norton 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 Birmingham Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
7h 38m
£237–484
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 15m
£68–150
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street 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
19h 36m
£81–336
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Moreton-in-Marsh to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
8h 8m
£149–513
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Moreton-in-Marsh to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)LCY - KOI
8h 34m
£167–703
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 41m
£123–556

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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Distance: 511.5 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Chipping Norton, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Chipping Norton to Kirkwall. However, you can take the line 488 bus to Bus Station, walk to Banbury, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Banbury, Birmingham New Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Passenger Terminal in around 19h 36m.

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