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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Colchester is to ferry and bus which costs £110 - £240 and takes 26h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 6h 14m and costs £150 - £650.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Colchester?

The distance between Kirkwall and Colchester is 538 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Colchester without a car is to ferry and train which takes 19h and costs £180 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Kirkwall to Colchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Kirkwall to Colchester 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 to Norwich International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)KOI - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchester
10h 32m
£294–614
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
26h 32m
£113–231
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
19h
£188–274
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Shop7E
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Norwich
5. Take the train from Norwich to Colchester
23h 35m
£180–463
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)KOI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 14m
£155–618
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)KOI - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 29m
£155–481

Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich International Airport (NWI) flights

13Weekly Planes

10h 13mAverage Duration

£195Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Colchester.

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Distance: 534.7 mi
Duration: 10h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Colchester. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Norwich International Airport (NWI), walk to Passenger Terminal, take the bus to Castle Meadow, take the bus to Prince of Wales Road, walk to Norwich, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Colchester via Ferry terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 19h.

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