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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £95 - £170 and takes 26h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs £130 - £700.

How far is it from Exeter to Kirkwall?

The distance between Exeter and Kirkwall is 581 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 58m and costs £280 - £900.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Exeter to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Kirkwall by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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 Exeter
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EXT - KOI
7h 25m
£133–654
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
26h 34m
£99–166
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
17h 58m
£283–860
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
21h 48m
£230–507
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
8h 29m
£278–745
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane SOU - KOI
11h 8m
£292–724
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
8h 10m
£215–630

Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

6Weekly Planes

5h 47mAverage Duration

£137Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Exeter to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 577.2 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) 6 times a week.

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