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 55m.

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 10h 9m and costs £430 - £700.

How far is it from Sennen to Kirkwall?

The distance between Sennen and Kirkwall is 665 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 20m and costs £200 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Sennen to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 163+ 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 Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI)NQY - KOI
10h 9m
£434–687
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 to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
33h 55m
£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 to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 20m
£203–526
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 34m
£461–719
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
15h 10m
£334–835
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 to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 39m
£388–991

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

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6h 25mAverage Duration

£329Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 660.9 mi
Duration: 10h 9m

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 Truro, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Bus Station, take the line 94 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, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 24h 20m.

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