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How to get fromLondon to Kirkwallby plane, train, bus or ferry

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

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeLHR - KOI
    5h 53m
    £131–447

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationbusUkn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    22h 31m
    £89–178

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalbusX99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    16h 39m
    £168–190

  4. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeLCY - KOI
    6h 6m
    £142–604

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeSOU - KOI
    9h 5m
    £247–610

  6. Train, bus, ferry via London Euston

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalbusX99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    19h 58m
    £135–190

London to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration16h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£168Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between London, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

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

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