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

The cheapest way to get from Devon to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £90 - £160 and takes 25h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Devon to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 7h 54m and costs £250 - £600.

How far is it from Devon to Kirkwall?

The distance between Devon and Kirkwall is 624 miles.

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

The best way to get from Devon to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 19m and costs £280 - £950.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Devon to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Devon to Kirkwall - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Devon 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 Bristol Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BRS - KOI
7h 54m
£258–595
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
25h 5m
£92–160
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
19h 19m
£286–916
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
23h 11m
£237–531
Fly from Exeter
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EXT - KOI
8h 41m
£391–1,420
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
8h 56m
£222–650
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane SOU - KOI
9h 45m
£326–810

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

14Weekly Planes

4h 56mAverage Duration

£211Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Devon to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 620.5 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

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

Loganair flies from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice a week.

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