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 34h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sennen to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which takes 10h 3m and costs £410 - £700.

How far is it from Sennen to Kirkwall?

The distance between Sennen and Kirkwall is 655 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 49m and costs £200 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Sennen to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 162+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Sennen to Kirkwall - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Sennen to Kirkwall by bus, plane, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI)NQY - KOI
10h 3m
£416–663
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
34h
£104–210
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 49m
£203–536
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)EXT - KOI
13h 17m
£462–719
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 2m
£242–699
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
14h 59m
£335–835
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
16h 26m
£308–656
Train, ferry via Dunbar
1. Take the train from Penzance to Dunbar
2. Take the train from Dunbar to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
26h 8m
£388–991

Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

5Weekly Planes

6h 48mAverage Duration

£327Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 651.4 mi
Duration: 10h 3m

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, take the bus to Newquay Bus Station, take the line 56 bus to Newquay Airport, walk to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) 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 West Tankerness Lane via Bus Station, Penzance, Plymouth, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 24h 49m.

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