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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £70 - £150 and takes 22h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs £150 - £650.

How far is it from Croydon to Kirkwall?

The distance between Croydon and Kirkwall is 554 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 16h 34m and costs £110 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Croydon to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Croydon to Kirkwall - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Croydon to Kirkwall by plane, train, 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.

Fly from London City Airport
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)LCY - KOI
5h 41m
£151–624
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
22h 45m
£70–149
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
16h 34m
£110–294
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)LGW - KOI
6h 10m
£198–409
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
6h 13m
£147–450
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
9h 43m
£265–616
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
17h 24m
£130–224
Train, ferry via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 13m
£200–414

Croydon to Kirkwall by train, foot, ferry, and bus

12Weekly Services

16h 34mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 551 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

British Airways, Loganair, and KLM fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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