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 32h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which takes 8h 25m and costs £320 - £1,400.

How far is it from Penzance to Kirkwall?

The distance between Penzance and Kirkwall is 640 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 39m and costs £200 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Penzance to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 164+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Penzance to Kirkwall - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Kirkwall by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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

Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI)NQY - KOI
8h 25m
£326–1,313
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 Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
32h 30m
£104–210
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 39m
£203–536
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)EXT - KOI
11h 40m
£462–719
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)BRS - KOI
10h 43m
£242–699
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI)CWL - KOI
13h 40m
£415–835
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
14h 30m
£308–656
Train, ferry via Dunbar
1. Take the train from Penzance to Dunbar
2. Take the train from Dunbar to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 13m
£388–991

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

5Weekly Planes

6h 48mAverage Duration

£329Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 635.9 mi
Duration: 8h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Newquay Bus Station, take the line 56 bus to Newquay Airport, walk to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penzance to West Tankerness Lane via Plymouth, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 23h 39m.

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