What is the cheapest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £90 and takes 16h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs £180 - £470.

How far is it from Stockton-on-Tees to Kirkwall?

The distance between Stockton-on-Tees and Kirkwall is 394 miles.

How do I travel from Stockton-on-Tees to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 14h 15m and costs £60 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Stockton-on-Tees to Kirkwall - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
5h 47m
£188–462
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street Stand T to John Dobson St-Carliol StX10
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
16h 46m
£38–86
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
14h 15m
£61–186
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Darlington to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
15h 27m
£103–164
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
7h 45m
£194–489
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
6h 46m
£261–612
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Stockton to Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
14h 55m
£67–388
Bus, ferry via West Tankerness Lane
1. Take the bus from High Street Stand T to John Dobson St-Carliol StX10
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
17h 20m
£38–86

Stockton-on-Tees to Kirkwall by train, foot, ferry, and bus

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14h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 391.3 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Stockton-on-Tees, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stockton-on-Tees to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Darlington, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to St Magnus centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thornaby to Ferry Terminal via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Passenger Terminal in around 14h 15m.

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