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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £70 - £140 and takes 18h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs £190 - £480.

How far is it from Leeds to Kirkwall?

The distance between Leeds and Kirkwall is 551 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 52m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 14h 52m to get from Leeds to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 163+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Leeds to Kirkwall - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Leeds to Kirkwall by train, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
14h 52m
£121–200
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M90
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
17h 25m
£69–149
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
16h 4m
£195–317
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Kirkwall (KOI)LBA - KOI
9h 32m
£280–430
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 36m
£71–137
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
9h 45m
£185–421
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
6h 50m
£196–472
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
8h 5m
£270–600
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
7h 47m
£239–652

Leeds to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

7Weekly Services

16h 4mAverage Duration

£195Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leeds to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 547.4 mi
Duration: 14h 52m

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

Aer Lingus, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Kirkwall (KOI) 5 times a week.

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