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 £75 - £170 and takes 28h 6m.

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 55m and costs £220 - £550.

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 £250 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Devon to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 189+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Devon to Kirkwall - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Devon to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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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 55m
£223–509
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
28h 6m
£75–169
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
£252–655
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M92
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
22h 38m
£145–363
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
£194–582
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
12h 51m
£276–723

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

5h 7mAverage Duration

£209Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Devon to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 620.5 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Devon to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yeoford to Kirkwall via Exeter St Davids, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 19h 19m.

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