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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £100 - £180 and takes 23h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 7h 5m and costs £160 - £650.

How far is it from Colchester to Kirkwall?

The distance between Colchester and Kirkwall is 586 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 16h 22m and costs £220 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Colchester to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Colchester 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 City Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LCY - KOI
7h 5m
£169–627
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus Stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
23h 49m
£105–174
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
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
16h 22m
£229–469
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
7h 18m
£145–468
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LGW - KOI
7h 44m
£202–495
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane NWI - KOI
7h 32m
£292–932
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
17h
£228–332
Train, ferry via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough 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 11m
£248–642

London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

22Weekly Planes

6h 54mAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colchester to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 582.8 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Kirkwall via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 16h 22m.

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