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

The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £90 - £190 and takes 25h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Norwich to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs £300 - £900.

How far is it from Norwich to Kirkwall?

The distance between Norwich and Kirkwall is 473 miles.

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

The best way to get from Norwich to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 16h 50m and costs £200 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Norwich to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Norwich 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)plane NWI - KOI
5h 59m
£302–853
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
25h 29m
£90–183
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Norwich to Granthamtrain
2. Take the train from Grantham to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
16h 50m
£200–378
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LCY - KOI
7h 40m
£160–702
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
8h 18m
£155–554
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
16h 52m
£104–252
Train, ferry via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Norwich to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
18h 48m
£197–392

Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

5Weekly Planes

3h 30mAverage Duration

£279Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Norwich to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 470.3 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

Loganair flies from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI) 5 times a week.

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