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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Leeds is to ferry and bus which costs £70 - £150 and takes 16h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Leeds is to fly and train which takes 6h 55m and costs £190 - £480.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Leeds?

The distance between Kirkwall and Leeds is 447 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Leeds without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal which takes 14h 41m and costs £220 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Kirkwall to Leeds, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2423+ hotels available in Leeds.

Kirkwall to Leeds - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Kirkwall to Leeds 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 Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
7h 5m
£187–423
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus StationM90
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
16h 52m
£71–145
Ferry, bus, train via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry TerminalPf1
2. Take the bus from Bus Shelter to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Darlington
4. Take the train from Darlington to Leeds
14h 41m
£221–344
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Shop7E
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leeds
16h 53m
£122–205
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)KOI - LBA
8h 53m
£280–430
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leeds
8h 1m
£269–570
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)KOI - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds
6h 55m
£196–471
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Darlington
4. Take the train from Darlington to Leeds
15h 28m
£195–320

Kirkwall to Leeds by bus and ferry

4Weekly Services

16h 52mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Leeds.

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Distance: 444.7 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 4 times a week.

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