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How to get fromGatwick to Kirkwallby bus, plane, train or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick to Kirkwall by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeLHR - KOI
    6h 47m
    £127–419

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
    2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    24h 33m
    £103–228

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    17h 48m
    £148–344

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    18h 25m
    £180–234

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Finsbury Parktrain
    2. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Invernesstrain
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalbusX99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    21h 17m
    £148–202

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoriabus209
    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 TerminalferryNl2
    24h 36m
    £103–202

Gatwick to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration21h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Gatwick to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to London Heathrow Airport, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Povey Cross Road East to Travel Centre via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Shop in around 17h 48m.

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