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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £140 - £230 and takes 17h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs £310 - £1,600.

How far is it from Ely to Kirkwall?

The distance between Ely and Kirkwall is 621 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 17h 25m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Ely to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 166+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Ely to Kirkwall - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Ely to Kirkwall by train, plane, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
7h 24m
£152–493
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ely to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough 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
17h 25m
£147–224
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ely to Norwich
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)NWI - KOI
10h 51m
£287–627
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)LCY - KOI
7h 30m
£168–657
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
8h 38m
£259–570
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kirkwall (KOI)STN - KOI
6h 45m
£310–1,544

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

18Weekly Planes

3h 52mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 617.2 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Ely to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Paddington, walk 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 bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ely to West Tankerness Lane via Peterborough, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 17h 25m.

Airlines

Website: britishairways.com

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall via Dundee

Ave. Duration: 3h 30m
When: Monday
Estimated price: £310–600

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 3h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £120–410

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall via Glasgow

Ave. Duration: 3h 47m
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: £120–410

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall via Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 4h 12m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: £120–410

Flights from Norwich International Airport to Kirkwall via Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 6h 40m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: £280–600

Flights from London City Airport to Kirkwall via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 4h 12m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: £140–600

Flights from London City Airport to Kirkwall via Glasgow

Ave. Duration: 4h
When: Monday and Tuesday
Estimated price: £140–600

Flights from London City Airport to Kirkwall via Belfast City, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 6h 25m
When: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price: £140–600

Flights from London City Airport to Kirkwall via Dublin, Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 6h 55m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: £140–600

Flights from Birmingham Airport to Kirkwall via Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 6h 45m
When: Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price: £220–470

Flights from Birmingham Airport to Kirkwall via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 4h 25m
When: Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price: £60–320

Flights from Birmingham Airport to Kirkwall via Glasgow

Ave. Duration: 3h 45m
When: Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price: £60–320

Flights from Birmingham Airport to Kirkwall via Belfast City, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 6h 40m
When: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price: £220–470

Flights from London Stansted Airport to Kirkwall via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 4h 2m
When: Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £55–270

Flights from London Stansted Airport to Kirkwall via Dublin, Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 7h 5m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: £70–270

Flights from London Stansted Airport to Kirkwall via Dublin, Glasgow

Ave. Duration: 7h 25m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £70–270

Flights from London Stansted Airport to Kirkwall via Belfast (Aldergrove), Glasgow

Ave. Duration: 7h 55m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £60–280

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