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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £150 and takes 22h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs £150 - £490.

How far is it from Didcot to Kirkwall?

The distance between Didcot and Kirkwall is 602 miles.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 6m and costs £240 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Didcot to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 174+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Didcot 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
5h 58m
£159–484
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
22h 51m
£67–149
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Stevenage
3. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 6m
£249–396
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
6h 51m
£246–528
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)LGW - KOI
8h 12m
£228–458
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Oxford to Coventry
2. Take the train from Coventry to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 5m
£98–452
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 38m
£228–374

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

7Weekly Services

18h 6mAverage Duration

£249Cheapest Price

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Distance: 598.5 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Didcot to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to St Magnus centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Ferry Terminal via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, Stevenage, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Passenger Terminal in around 18h 6m.

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