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

The cheapest way to get from Sennen to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £100 - £210 and takes 33h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sennen to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 11h 31m and costs £460 - £850.

How far is it from Sennen to Kirkwall?

The distance between Sennen and Kirkwall is 728 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sennen to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 24h 40m and costs £190 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Sennen to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 166+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Sennen to Kirkwall - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Sennen 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 Exeter, fly
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)EXT - KOI
11h 31m
£462–821
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to London Victoria
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
33h 39m
£102–210
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 40m
£199–447
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
13h 36m
£284–683
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI)CWL - KOI
16h 55m
£412–751
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
13h 37m
£333–655
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)BRS - KOI
12h 15m
£239–615

Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

5Weekly Planes

4h 10mAverage Duration

£433Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sennen to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 724.2 mi
Duration: 11h 31m

What companies run services between Sennen, Cornwall, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Sennen to Kirkwall. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Bus Station, walk to Penzance, take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Primary School to Travel Centre via Bus Station, Penzance, Plymouth, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Shop in around 24h 40m.

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