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

The cheapest way to get from London to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry via London Euston which costs £120 - £190 and takes 19h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs £130 - £440.

How far is it from London to Kirkwall?

The distance between London and Kirkwall is 547 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 16h 39m and costs £150 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from London to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 67+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

London to Kirkwall - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from London to Kirkwall by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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

Fly from London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
5h 52m
£131–438
Train, bus, ferry via London Euston
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
19h 58m
£120–190
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
16h 39m
£154–312
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LCY - KOI
6h 26m
£142–604

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

14Weekly Planes

4h 37mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 544.1 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

Loganair and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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