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How to get fromKirkwall to Colchesterby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kirkwall to Colchester by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane KOI - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain train
    9h 2m
    £294–969

  2. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    6h 26m
    £161–513

  3. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane KOI - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 51m
    £176–651

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    7h 1m
    £249–645

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£215Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Stratford, then take the train to Colchester.

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