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How to get fromKirkwall to Londonby plane, ferry, bus or train

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

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    4h 56m
    £134–460

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain train
    16h 51m
    £207–315

  3. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane KOI - LCY
    5h 16m
    £158–596

  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
    5h 50m
    £229–578

  5. Ferry, bus, train via London Euston

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to London Eustontrain train
    19h 49m
    £167–265

Kirkwall to London by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£207Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and London, England?

Loganair and British Airways fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 3 times a day.

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