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

The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £130 and takes 22h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Worcester to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs £230 - £480.

How far is it from Worcester to Kirkwall?

The distance between Worcester and Kirkwall is 493 miles.

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

The best way to get from Worcester to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 17h 28m and costs £140 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Worcester to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 174+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Worcester to Kirkwall - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Worcester 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 Birmingham Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
6h 23m
£237–476
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
22h 43m
£51–127
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
17h 28m
£141–298
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
7h 48m
£168–507
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Gloucester
2. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI)CWL - KOI
9h 33m
£328–605
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 11m
£123–296
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham Snow Hill
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
3. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 30m
£60–144

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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Map of how to get from Worcester to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 489.8 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Worcester to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Ferry Terminal via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Passenger Terminal in around 17h 28m.

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