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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £75 - £160 and takes 27h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 8h 38m and costs £240 - £650.

How far is it from Dorset to Kirkwall?

The distance between Dorset and Kirkwall is 639 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 41m and costs £140 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Dorset to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 178+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Dorset to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BRS - KOI
10h 15m
£226–539
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
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
27h 18m
£76–157
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
18h 41m
£142–386
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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
24h 47m
£155–386
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
10h 7m
£159–492
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane SOU - KOI
8h 38m
£245–622
Train, ferry via Stafford
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
21h 40m
£117–479
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
21h 52m
£314–710

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

13Weekly Planes

4h 56mAverage Duration

£208Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dorset to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 635.5 mi
Duration: 10h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Dorset to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Kings Statue, walk to Weymouth, 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 vehicle from Dorset to Kirkwall via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 18h 41m.

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