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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £60 - £110 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 7h 15m and costs £260 - £750.

How far is it from Wakefield to Kirkwall?

The distance between Wakefield and Kirkwall is 442 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 38m and costs £180 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Wakefield to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Wakefield 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 Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane MAN - KOI
7h 22m
£186–499
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
18h 49m
£49–134
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
13h 38m
£180–518
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
16h 26m
£229–366
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
17h 30m
£60–104
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
7h 38m
£255–669
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LBA - KOI
10h 51m
£285–497
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
7h 15m
£266–726

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

8Weekly Planes

5h 5mAverage Duration

£210Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wakefield to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 439.8 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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

Aer Lingus, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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