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 £110 - £240 and takes 32h 46m.

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 9h 47m and costs £450 - £800.

How far is it from Cornwall to Kirkwall?

The distance between Cornwall and Kirkwall is 920 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 22h 50m and costs £210 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 22h 50m to get from Cornwall to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 168+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 4 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 Luxulyan to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
22h 50m
£215–472
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Station504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
32h 46m
£112–231
Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI)NQY - KOI
22h 29m
£116–458
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)EXT - KOI
9h 47m
£451–758

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

13Weekly Planes

19h 34mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cornwall to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 914.2 mi
Duration: 22h 50m

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

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

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