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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to London is to ferry and bus and train via London Euston which costs £100 - £190 and takes 19h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to London is to fly which takes 5h and costs £130 - £440.

How far is it from Kirkwall to London?

The distance between Kirkwall and London is 548 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to London without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 16h 51m and costs £160 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Kirkwall to London, including transfers.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 20834+ hotels available in London.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Kirkwall to London by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)KOI - LHR
5h
£136–438
Ferry, bus, train via London Euston
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 train from Inverness to London Euston
19h 49m
£107–185
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 King's Cross
16h 51m
£168–190
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)KOI - LCY
6h 51m
£143–578
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston
5h 50m
£245–578
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)KOI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
6h 31m
£257–650

Kirkwall to London by bus, ferry, and train

2Weekly Services

16h 51mAverage Duration

£168Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to London.

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Distance: 544.5 mi
Duration: 5h

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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