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How to get fromColchester to Kirkwallby train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Kirkwall by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 33m
    £162–498

  2. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    6h 8m
    £167–646

  3. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    7h 21m
    £291–528

  4. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NWI - KOI
    6h 35m
    £324–710

  5. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane STN - KOI
    5h 50m
    £228–566

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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), 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. Alternatively, 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.

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