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

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £150 - £330 and takes 2 days 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Oslo to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 13h 29m and costs £240 - £360.

How far is it from Oslo to Kirkwall?

The distance between Oslo and Kirkwall is 533 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oslo to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 2 days 11h and costs £150 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 13h 29m to get from Oslo to Kirkwall, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Oslo and Kirkwall?

Kirkwall is 1h behind Oslo. It is currently 6:25 PM in Oslo and 5:25 PM in Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 187+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Oslo to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Oslo to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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Train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly
best
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane OSL - KOI
13h 29m
£240–358
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2d 11h
£151–330
Bus to Sandefjord Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Sandefjord lufthavn Torpbus
2. Fly from Sandefjord Airport (TRF) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane TRF - KOI
13h 42m

Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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12h 41mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oslo to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 529.9 mi
Duration: 13h 29m

What companies run services between Oslo, Norway and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Oslo to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, walk to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kirkwall via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 2d 11h.

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