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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Kirkwall is to train and fly which costs £180 - £450 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs £160 - £480.

How far is it from Dublin to Kirkwall?

The distance between Dublin and Kirkwall is 417 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus and ferry which takes 21h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Dublin to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 166+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Dublin to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Kirkwall by plane, train, busferry, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Dublin Airport
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane DUB - KOI
6h 49m
£167–480
Train, bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
21h 48m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHD - KOI
7h 59m
£187–442

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 22mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 414.7 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Loganair, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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