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

The cheapest way to get from England to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £90 - £190 and takes 23h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs £170 - £400.

How far is it from England to Kirkwall?

The distance between England and Kirkwall is 550 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 21h 3m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from England to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 166+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 7 ways to get from England to Kirkwall by plane, train, 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 London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
6h 9m
£132–440
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
23h 40m
£90–190
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
21h 3m
£133–198
Fly from Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BRS - KOI
6h 6m
£218–490
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane MAN - KOI
5h 56m
£172–396
Fly from Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
6h 9m
£203–488
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
6h 52m
£196–472

England to Kirkwall by subway, train, bus, and ferry

7Weekly Services

21h 3mAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from England to Kirkwall.

Launch map view

Distance: 547.1 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Loganair and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

Airlines

Website: britishairways.com

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall via Dundee

Ave. Duration: 3h 30m
When: Monday and Friday
Estimated price: £300–600

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall via Glasgow

Ave. Duration: 4h
When: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £120–400

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall via Edinburgh Airport

Ave. Duration: 4h
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: £120–400

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkwall via Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 4h 40m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £120–400

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

Ave. Duration: 5h 25m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £120–400

Flights from Bristol Airport to Kirkwall via Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 3h 35m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Estimated price: £210–480

Flights from Bristol Airport to Kirkwall via Glasgow

Ave. Duration: 6h 2m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £210–420

Flights from Bristol Airport to Kirkwall via Edinburgh Airport

Ave. Duration: 6h 10m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: £210–420

Flights from Manchester Airport to Kirkwall via Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 5h 25m
When: Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price: £230–440

Flights from Manchester Airport to Kirkwall via Belfast City, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 6h 50m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £230–440

Flights from Birmingham Airport to Kirkwall via Glasgow

Ave. Duration: 5h 5m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £60–330

Flights from Birmingham Airport to Kirkwall via Edinburgh Airport

Ave. Duration: 4h 10m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £55–320

Flights from Birmingham Airport to Kirkwall via Belfast City, Aberdeen

Ave. Duration: 6h 55m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £200–480

Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall

Ave. Duration: 1h 10m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £140–380

Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall via Lerwick

Ave. Duration: 2h 30m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: £140–380

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