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

The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £140 - £200 and takes 15h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterborough to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 7h 8m and costs £160 - £800.

How far is it from Peterborough to Kirkwall?

The distance between Peterborough and Kirkwall is 627 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterborough to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 15h 50m and costs £140 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Peterborough to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Peterborough to Kirkwall - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Peterborough to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
7h 24m
£138–614
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
15h 50m
£149–198
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LCY - KOI
7h 8m
£164–792
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane NWI - KOI
7h 57m
£310–884
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
7h 33m
£212–552
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
7h 29m
£226–493

Peterborough to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

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15h 50mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 623.5 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Peterborough to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peterborough to West Tankerness Lane via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 15h 50m.

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