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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £90 and takes 17h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs £170 - £490.

How far is it from Sunderland to Kirkwall?

The distance between Sunderland and Kirkwall is 357 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 13h 50m and costs £40 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Sunderland to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sunderland 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 Edinburgh Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
5h 21m
£172–486
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM92
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
15h
£36–101
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Newcastle 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
13h 50m
£41–206
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Newcastle 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
14h 23m
£98–153
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
17h 6m
£38–86
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newcastle 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 13m
£229–711
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
9h 26m
£209–536
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Newcastle to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
14h 22m
£63–126

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 354.6 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Kirkwall. However, you can take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, walk to Edinburgh Princes Street, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sunderland to Ferry Terminal via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Passenger Terminal in around 13h 50m.

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