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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Margate is to ferry and bus which costs £90 - £160 and takes 26h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Margate is to fly and train which takes 7h 25m and costs £170 - £500.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Margate?

The distance between Kirkwall and Margate is 625 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Margate without a car is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 17h 28m and costs £250 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Kirkwall to Margate, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1164+ hotels available in Margate.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Kirkwall to Margate 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 City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane KOI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
9h 14m
£188–652
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 Marine Terracebus 022
26h 14m
£93–157
Ferry, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
17h 28m
£254–510
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 Margatetrain
17h 58m
£264–390
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane KOI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
7h 25m
£172–497
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 Margatetrain
9h 45m
£360–955
Ferry, train via Sheffield
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
19h 58m
£284–705

Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

8Weekly Planes

7h 22mAverage Duration

£141Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Margate.

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Distance: 621.2 mi
Duration: 9h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Margate. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, then take the train to Margate. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kirkwall to Margate via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 17h 28m.

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