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

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

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeLHR - KOI
    6h 23m
    £126–433

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
    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 55m
    £184–233

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2busRa2
    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
    25h 30m

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeLGW - KOI
    7h 16m
    £150–401

  5. Train, ferry via Stevenage

    1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Stevenagetrain
    3. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeentrain
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    19h 9m
    £264–398

  6. Bus, ferry via London

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2busRa2
    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
    26h 38m

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Guildford, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

British Airways and Loganair fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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