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

The cheapest way to get from England to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £110 - £170 and takes 21h 3m.

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 £200 - £550.

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 £110 - £170.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 6 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)plane MAN - KOI
6h 6m
£174–469
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
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
£118–163
Fly from Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
5h 54m
£203–533
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LCY - KOI
6h 40m
£154–607
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
6h 8m
£126–468
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
£263–713

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

4Weekly Services

21h 3mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from England to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 400.8 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

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

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