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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Kirkwall is to fly which costs £410 - £800 and takes 10h 26m.

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 48m and costs £360 - £700.

How far is it from Cornwall to Kirkwall?

The distance between Cornwall and Kirkwall is 672 miles.

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

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Cornwall to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 47+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Cornwall to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Cornwall to Kirkwall by train or plane

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Train to Exeter, fly
best
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EXT - KOI
9h 48m
£362–686
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
10h 57m
£331–702
Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane NQY - KOI
10h 26m
£418–760

Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

7Weekly Planes

5h 27mAverage Duration

£265Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cornwall to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 668.3 mi
Duration: 9h 48m

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

Ryanair UK, Loganair, and Aer Lingus fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI) 6 times a week.

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