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

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There are 6 ways to get from England to Kirkwall by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Bristol Airport

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    5h 17m
    £284–605

  2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    5h 30m
    £135–459

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    21h 58m
    £306–431

  4. Fly from Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    5h 14m
    £224–558

  5. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    5h 13m
    £205–508

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    6h 24m
    £250–572

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Loganair and easyJet fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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