What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £160 and takes 23h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs £120 - £410.

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Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Kirkwall

Q: How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Kirkwall?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station and Kirkwall is 536 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 16h 38m and costs £110 - £330.

Q: How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Kirkwall, including transfers.

There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station 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 Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
5h 1m
£124–407
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 33m
£67–154
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 38m
£112–330
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Coach Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)LGW - KOI
6h 53m
£200–403
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 57m
£124–189
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 46m
£194–409

Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station to Kirkwall by train, subway, foot, ferry, and bus

12Weekly Services

16h 38mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 533.1 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Loganair and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) 4 times a day.

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