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

The cheapest way to get from Gravesend to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £100 - £200 and takes 25h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gravesend to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs £150 - £650.

How far is it from Gravesend to Kirkwall?

The distance between Gravesend and Kirkwall is 558 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gravesend to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 34m and costs £160 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Gravesend to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 163+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Gravesend 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 City Airport
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)LCY - KOI
6h 24m
£158–628
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 17m
£105–196
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
17h 34m
£165–377
Train, bus, ferry via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Gravesend to West Hampstead Thameslink
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 21m
£109–210
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
6h 56m
£153–446
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)LGW - KOI
7h 42m
£211–438
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
18h 2m
£162–346

Gravesend to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

2Weekly Services

18h 2mAverage Duration

£162Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gravesend to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 554.9 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

British Airways, Loganair, and KLM fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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