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 - £260 and takes 32h 58m.

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 50m and costs £450 - £800.

How far is it from Cornwall to Kirkwall?

The distance between Cornwall and Kirkwall is 670 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 9h 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 - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Cornwall to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, 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 Exeter, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)EXT - KOI
9h 50m
£451–758
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 58m
£112–251
Train, ferry
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
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI)CWL - KOI
14h 24m
£417–749
Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI)NQY - KOI
12h 41m
£116–458
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
14h 27m
£295–657

Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

6Weekly Planes

5h 20mAverage Duration

£430Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cornwall to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 666 mi
Duration: 9h 50m

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

Ryanair and Loganair fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI) 4 times a week.

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