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 via London which costs £120 - £220 and takes 26h 26m.

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 29m and costs £130 - £460.

How far is it from Reading to Kirkwall?

The distance between Reading and Kirkwall is 562 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 19h 8m and costs £130 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Reading to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 163+ 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 Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
6h 29m
£139–454
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
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
25h 18m
£120–225
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Reading to Coventry
2. Take the train from Coventry to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 8m
£131–437
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
7h 24m
£255–549
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading 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
19h 35m
£311–430
Bus, ferry via London
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
26h 26m
£120–216

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

12Weekly Planes

4h 41mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 558.3 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

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 Hayes And Harlington Station, 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 Travel Centre via Coventry, Haymarket, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Shop in around 19h 8m.

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