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How to get fromDover to Kirkwallby train, plane, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Dover to Kirkwall by train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 7m
    £171–501

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    19h 39m
    £404–579

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    6h 49m
    £190–669

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 624.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Dover to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to West Tankerness Lane via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Inverness, Wick, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 19h 39m.

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