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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £130 and takes 21h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs £210 - £550.

How far is it from Rugby to Kirkwall?

The distance between Rugby and Kirkwall is 480 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 25m and costs £220 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Rugby to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

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

Fly from Birmingham Airport
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
6h 5m
£218–544
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
21h 29m
£69–122
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Rugby to Tamworthtrain
2. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
17h 25m
£228–709
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LCY - KOI
7h 38m
£185–705
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
7h 21m
£158–542
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Birmingham International 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
19h 48m
£124–209

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 31mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rugby to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 477.6 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

Loganair, easyJet, and Aer Lingus fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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