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 £45 - £110 and takes 19h 19m.

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 6h 48m and costs £200 - £550.

How far is it from Hull to Kirkwall?

The distance between Hull and Kirkwall is 500 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 via Edinburgh which takes 15h 13m and costs £65 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Hull to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Hull to Kirkwall - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Hull to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Hull to Huddersfield
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
7h 53m
£200–492
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station561 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 19m
£48–101
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
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 Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
15h 13m
£69–236
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Hull to York
2. Take the train from York to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
4. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
17h 8m
£132–251
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 Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 12m
£149–495
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
£252–586
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
6h 48m
£204–522
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
7h 47m
£257–742
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Hull to York
2. Take the train from York to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
15h 55m
£80–206

Hull to Kirkwall by train, foot, ferry, and bus

12Weekly Services

15h 13mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 497.2 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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 Huddersfield, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to St Magnus centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hull to Ferry Terminal via York, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Passenger Terminal in around 15h 13m.

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