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 which costs £65 - £150 and takes 25h 59m.

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 7h 21m and costs £140 - £480.

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 train which takes 18h 4m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Kirkwall to Dover, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1085+ hotels available in Dover.

Kirkwall to Dover - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 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
best
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 21m
£143–472
Ferry, bus
cheapest
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 London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
25h 59m
£66–143
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
18h 4m
£143–245
Ferry, bus, train via Aberdeen
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 London Bridge to Dover Priorytrain
24h 10m
£76–184
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
9h 9m
£155–630
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 2m
£308–988
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 40m
£176–260

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

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Dover.

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Distance: 624.8 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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 vehicle from Kirkwall to Dover Priory via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 18h 4m.

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