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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Bristol is to ferry and bus which costs £70 - £130 and takes 21h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Bristol is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs £210 - £490.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Bristol?

The distance between Kirkwall and Bristol is 537 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Bristol without a car is to ferry and train which takes 18h 10m and costs £240 - £800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Kirkwall to Bristol, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2496+ hotels available in Bristol.

Kirkwall to Bristol - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Kirkwall to Bristol by plane, ferry, train, 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 to Bristol Airport
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane KOI - BRS
4h 51m
£210–490
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
21h 23m
£73–130
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
18h 10m
£249–800
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane KOI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 53m
£188–576
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane KOI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
11h 23m
£279–658
Ferry, bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
24h 54m
£84–177

Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

7Weekly Planes

3h 31mAverage Duration

£211Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 534.1 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

Loganair and easyJet fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) once daily.

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