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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £100 - £210 and takes 31h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 10h 7m and costs £450 - £850.

How far is it from Penzance to Kirkwall?

The distance between Penzance and Kirkwall is 960 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 23h 3m and costs £190 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 23h 3m to get from Penzance to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 165+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Penzance to Kirkwall by train, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 3m
£199–446
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
31h 51m
£102–209
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI)NQY - KOI
24h 11m
£334–1,319
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)EXT - KOI
10h 7m
£454–821

Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

8Weekly Planes

20h 28mAverage Duration

£324Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penzance to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 954.6 mi
Duration: 23h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Plymouth, take the train to Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen, take the ferry to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Shop, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Pier Road to Travel Centre via London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Shop in around 31h 51m.

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