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 £70 - £150 and takes 24h 56m.

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 1m and costs £160 - £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 via Edinburgh which takes 16h 28m and costs £100 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Gravesend to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 164+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Gravesend to Kirkwall - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 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 1m
£160–631
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 56m
£72–147
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
16h 28m
£105–318
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
6h 33m
£155–459
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 18m
£203–454
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
10h 41m
£272–636
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
17h 18m
£127–268
Train, ferry via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 7m
£227–448

London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 43mAverage Duration

£132Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gravesend to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 554.9 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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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