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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £100 - £220 and takes 27h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 8h and costs £140 - £480.

How far is it from Poole to Kirkwall?

The distance between Poole and Kirkwall is 602 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Durham which takes 21h 49m and costs £180 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Poole to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 167+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Poole to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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 Southampton Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
9h 19m
£248–572
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria806
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
27h 5m
£106–218
Train, ferry via Durham
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Durham
3. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
21h 49m
£182–688
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
8h
£140–474
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)LGW - KOI
9h 2m
£217–483
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
22h 39m
£294–538

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

10Weekly Planes

8h 53mAverage Duration

£241Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Poole to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 598.6 mi
Duration: 9h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to West Tankerness Lane via Southampton Central, Durham, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 21h 49m.

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