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

The cheapest way to get from Farnham to Kirkwall is to train and ferry which costs £230 - £390 and takes 18h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Farnham to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs £120 - £430.

How far is it from Farnham to Kirkwall?

The distance between Farnham and Kirkwall is 564 miles.

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

The best way to get from Farnham to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 30m and costs £230 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Farnham to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 174+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Farnham 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 London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
6h 25m
£129–421
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Farnham to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Stevenage
3. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 30m
£232–386
Bus, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
3. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 41m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)LGW - KOI
7h 37m
£198–426
Train, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
20h 56m
£152–412
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 48m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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3h 56mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Farnham to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 560.9 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Farnham, Surrey, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Loganair and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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