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

The cheapest way to get from Slough to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £85 - £190 and takes 24h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Slough to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs £120 - £420.

How far is it from Slough to Kirkwall?

The distance between Slough and Kirkwall is 540 miles.

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

The best way to get from Slough to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 58m and costs £160 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Slough to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 169+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Slough to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Slough 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
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
6h 8m
£120–420
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
24h 44m
£85–183
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
17h 58m
£164–350
Train, ferry via Stevenage
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Stevenagetrain
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
18h 35m
£253–392
Bus, ferry via London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
26h
£88–187

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

13Weekly Planes

4h 17mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Slough to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 537.4 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

Loganair and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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