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

The cheapest way to get from Hull to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £80 - £140 and takes 19h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hull to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 7h 26m and costs £190 - £550.

How far is it from Hull to Kirkwall?

The distance between Hull and Kirkwall is 498 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hull to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 16h 11m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Hull to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 164+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Hull to Kirkwall by train, plane, 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.

Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Hull to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
8h 27m
£192–463
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station132 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 25m
£80–139
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Hull to York
2. Take the train from York to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
16h 11m
£143–258
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Hull to York
2. Take the train from York to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
16h 38m
£105–207
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hull to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
8h 41m
£249–577
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hull to York
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
7h 26m
£191–507
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hull to York
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
8h 27m
£244–687
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Rail StationX46 / ...
2. Take the train from York to Cupar
3. Take the train from Cupar to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 28m
£188–549

Hull to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

2Weekly Services

16h 38mAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hull to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 495.5 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Hull to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Leeds, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hull to West Tankerness Lane via York, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 16h 11m.

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