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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 3m
    £384–708

  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 41m
    £161–492

  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
    6h 48m
    £246–640

  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 51m
    £271–679

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 536.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Colchester. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Norwich International Airport (NWI), walk to Passenger Terminal, take the bus to Upper King Street, walk to Prince of Wales Road, take the bus to Riverside Road, walk to Norwich, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take the line 4 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.

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