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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £80 - £200 and takes 31h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 10h 21m and costs £240 - £600.

How far is it from Cornwall to Kirkwall?

The distance between Cornwall and Kirkwall is 895 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 21h 25m and costs £130 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 21h 25m to get from Cornwall to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 67+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Cornwall to Kirkwall by train, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
21h 25m
£136–450
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
31h 4m
£80–199
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
25h 5m
£201–509
Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane NQY - KOI
23h 26m
£366–658
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BRS - KOI
10h 21m
£244–601
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EXT - KOI
11h 6m
£450–758

Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

20h 27mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cornwall to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 889.5 mi
Duration: 21h 25m

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

Loganair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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