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 and train which costs £70 - £190 and takes 22h 59m.

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 21m and costs £150 - £490.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Colchester?

The distance between Kirkwall and Colchester is 587 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 via Edinburgh which takes 16h 39m and costs £110 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Kirkwall to Colchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1010+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 8 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 London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane KOI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 13m
£158–622
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
22h 59m
£73–185
Ferry, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
16h 39m
£110–288
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
18h 14m
£149–225
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane KOI - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 21m
£154–483
Fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane KOI - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
7h 25m
£296–885
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
9h 55m
£234–616
Ferry, bus
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 Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
24h 50m
£80–180

Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

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6h 58mAverage Duration

£142Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Colchester.

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Distance: 583.1 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

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 London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford DLR Station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kirkwall to Colchester via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 16h 39m.

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