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 54m and costs £220 - £490.

How far is it from England to Kirkwall?

The distance between England and Kirkwall is 403 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 9h 6m to get from England to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 168+ 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 Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
9h 6m
£172–396
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 40m
£90–190
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
21h 3m
£133–198
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
6h 9m
£132–450
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)LCY - KOI
6h 15m
£144–607
Fly from Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
5h 54m
£223–488
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
6h 52m
£197–472

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

7Weekly Services

21h 3mAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from England to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 400.8 mi
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Loganair, Aer Lingus, and easyJet fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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