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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £80 - £150 and takes 24h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs £160 - £650.

How far is it from Stansted to Kirkwall?

The distance between Stansted and Kirkwall is 570 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 16h 4m and costs £240 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Stansted to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Stansted 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 London City Airport
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LCY - KOI
7h 40m
£162–618
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 1m
£82–150
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
16h 4m
£241–484
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross 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
18h 57m
£269–391
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
7h 57m
£138–460
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LGW - KOI
8h 45m
£158–478
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane SOU - KOI
11h 32m
£278–692
Train, bus, ferry via London
1. Take the train from London Euston 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
22h 26m
£129–186

London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

19Weekly Planes

6h 54mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stansted to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 566.9 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

British Airways, Loganair, and KLM fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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