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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Kirkwall is to train and fly which costs £160 - £550 and takes 6h 46m.

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 6h 25m and costs £170 - £650.

How far is it from Colchester to Kirkwall?

The distance between Colchester and Kirkwall is 586 miles.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Colchester to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 88+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Colchester to Kirkwall - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Kirkwall by train, plane, 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
6h 25m
£177–647
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
6h 46m
£161–509
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 29m
£295–961
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane STN - KOI
7h 9m
£318–448

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

22Weekly Planes

6h 33mAverage Duration

£127Cheapest 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: 6h 25m

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 the train to Stratford (London), take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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