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

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Kirkwall is to train and fly which costs £140 - £480 and takes 13h 54m.

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 11h 14m and costs £450 - £650.

How far is it from Oslo to Kirkwall?

The distance between Oslo and Kirkwall is 534 miles.

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

It takes approximately 11h 14m 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 5:50 AM in Oslo and 4:50 AM in Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 230+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Oslo to Kirkwall - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Oslo to Kirkwall by train or plane

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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
11h 14m
£450–614
Train to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
2. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GOT - KOI
13h 54m
£145–474

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

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10h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 531 mi
Duration: 11h 14m

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 Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take the train to Göteborg Centralstation, walk to Nils Ericson Terminalen, take the bus to Landvetter flygplats, walk to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre.

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