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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £110 - £190 and takes 24h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs £130 - £550.

How far is it from Reading to Kirkwall?

The distance between Reading and Kirkwall is 583 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 16h 24m and costs £220 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Reading to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Reading 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
6h 38m
£136–503
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
24h 24m
£114–184
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
16h 24m
£222–482
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Coventrytrain
2. Take the train from Coventry to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
18h 53m
£182–472
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BRS - KOI
7h 26m
£255–571
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
17h 58m
£268–776

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

11Weekly Planes

4h 20mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 579.7 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, 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 Reading to Kirkwall via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 16h 24m.

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