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

The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £70 - £170 and takes 30h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newquay to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs £310 - £700.

How far is it from Newquay to Kirkwall?

The distance between Newquay and Kirkwall is 608 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newquay to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 22h 54m and costs £170 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Newquay to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Newquay 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 Newquay Cornwall Airport
best
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI)NQY - KOI
5h 55m
£314–656
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
30h 24m
£75–165
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Newquay to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
22h 54m
£171–409
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)EXT - KOI
11h 22m
£268–727

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

1Weekly Services

22h 54mAverage Duration

£171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 604.2 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

Loganair flies from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI) 5 times a week.

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