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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £95 - £190 and takes 25h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs £150 - £700.

How far is it from Dover to Kirkwall?

The distance between Dover and Kirkwall is 611 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 6m and costs £190 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Dover to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 167+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Dover 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 City Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)LCY - KOI
6h 55m
£159–666
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 16m
£98–185
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 6m
£191–323
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
7h 52m
£151–488
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
12h 12m
£277–680
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
18h 48m
£195–252
Train, ferry via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 55m
£251–503

Dover to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

3Weekly Services

18h 48mAverage Duration

£195Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dover to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 607 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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 Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) 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 Travel Centre via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Shop in around 18h 6m.

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