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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Dover is to ferry and bus and train which costs £240 - £390 and takes 18h 35m.

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 50m and costs £180 - £700.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Dover?

The distance between Kirkwall and Dover is 628 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 bus and train which takes 18h 35m and costs £240 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Kirkwall to Dover, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1099+ hotels available in Dover.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Kirkwall to Dover 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 Heathrow Airport, train
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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
7h 19m
£173–553
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
18h 35m
£242–390
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane KOI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
6h 50m
£189–677
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 48m
£258–658
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
10h 1m
£349–1,078
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 28m
£332–548

Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

19Weekly Planes

4h 2mAverage Duration

£124Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Dover.

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Distance: 624.8 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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 Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Dover Priory. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayre Hotel to Dover Priory via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 18h 35m.

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