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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Kirkwall is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which costs £120 - £280 and takes 18h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs £390 - £750.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Kirkwall?

The distance between Lowestoft and Kirkwall is 497 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 18h 26m and costs £120 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Lowestoft to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 171+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lowestoft to Kirkwall 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 from Norwich International Airport
best
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)NWI - KOI
6h 29m
£394–719
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 26m
£122–271
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationX22 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria813
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
28h 51m
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)LCY - KOI
8h 10m
£179–719
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
8h 40m
£174–541
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Norwich to Grantham
2. Take the train from Grantham to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 58m
£211–356
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Norwich to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
21h 4m
£202–446

Lowestoft to Kirkwall by train, foot, ferry, and bus

4Weekly Services

18h 26mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 494.2 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

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

Loganair flies from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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