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

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There are 5 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 bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 47m
    £127–429

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus 209
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    22h 59m
    £63–176

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 10m
    £106–292

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 50m
    £145–324

  5. Bus, ferry via London

    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 20m
    £66–181

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest 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 train from Gatwick Airport to Kirkwall via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 16h 10m.

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