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

The cheapest way to get from Wanstead to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry via Travel Centre which costs £90 - £180 and takes 24h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wanstead to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs £140 - £650.

How far is it from Wanstead to Kirkwall?

The distance between Wanstead and Kirkwall is 542 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wanstead to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 17h 18m and costs £130 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Wanstead to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 91+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Wanstead 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)LCY - KOI
5h 56m
£143–606
Bus, ferry via Travel Centre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 18m
£94–179
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross 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
17h 18m
£135–331
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Stevenage
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 46m
£252–395
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
6h 41m
£138–453
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)LGW - KOI
7h 24m
£198–414
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
10h 29m
£261–620
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
24h 26m
£100–188

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

17Weekly Planes

4h 39mAverage Duration

£130Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wanstead to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 538.6 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

British Airways, Loganair, and KLM fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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