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 £160 - £280 and takes 20h 8m.

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 1m and costs £130 - £470.

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 48m and costs £200 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Kirkwall to London, including transfers.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 14095+ hotels available in London.

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

There are 7 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
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1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane KOI - LHR
5h 1m
£132–468
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
16h 48m
£207–315
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane KOI - LCY
5h 34m
£154–607
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
6h
£224–593
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 London Liverpool Streettrain
9h 50m
£319–1,009
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
17h 41m
£304–475
Ferry, bus, train via London Euston
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 London Eustontrain
20h 8m
£168–276

Kirkwall to London by bus, ferry, and train

7Weekly Services

16h 48mAverage Duration

£207Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to London.

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Distance: 544.5 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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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