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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £85 - £150 and takes 23h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs £120 - £430.

How far is it from Heathrow to Kirkwall?

The distance between Heathrow and Kirkwall is 533 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 16h 22m and costs £210 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Heathrow to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Heathrow to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow 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
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
4h 37m
£120–430
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
23h 14m
£87–150
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
16h 22m
£211–446
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
3. Take the train from Derby to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
20h 44m
£222–635
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
16h 45m
£221–326

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

11Weekly Planes

4h 20mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Heathrow to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 529.6 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

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

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