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

The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £75 - £150 and takes 23h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidenhead to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs £120 - £450.

How far is it from Maidenhead to Kirkwall?

The distance between Maidenhead and Kirkwall is 550 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 16h 7m and costs £210 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Maidenhead to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Maidenhead 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 London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
6h 15m
£125–450
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
23h 43m
£77–144
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
16h 7m
£218–471
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Maidenhead to Farringdon Withouttrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LGW - KOI
7h 49m
£163–486
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
7h 56m
£259–626
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Maidenhead to Bond Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
17h 10m
£228–339
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
18h 36m
£272–797

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

14Weekly Planes

4h 21mAverage Duration

£124Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Maidenhead to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 546.7 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

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

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