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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Dover is to fly and train which costs £170 - £550 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Dover is to fly and train which takes 6h 54m and costs £170 - £550.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Dover?

The distance between Kirkwall and Dover is 611 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Dover without a car is to ferry and train which takes 19h 30m and costs £400 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Kirkwall to Dover, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1118+ hotels available in Dover.

Kirkwall to Dover - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirkwall to Dover by plane, train, or ferry

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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 International to Dover Priorytrain
7h 2m
£199–670
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane KOI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 54m
£170–529
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
19h 30m
£400–580
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 St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 53m
£280–707
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 Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
11h 13m
£290–1,261

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

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6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 607.4 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Dover. 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 International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, then take the train to Dover Priory. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Dover Priory via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, Wick, Inverness, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 19h 30m.

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