How to travel from Brighton to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Brighton and Kirkwall is around 966km (600 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Brighton to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkwall → Brighton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost£300($355)
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Glasgow and then to Aberdeen Coach Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration19h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£65($77)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Bridge and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£135($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Brighton to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £65 ($77) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £300 ($355).
The distance between Brighton and Kirkwall is around 966km (600 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 925km (575 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Brighton and Kirkwall by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Kirkwall is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £300 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Kirkwall is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Brighton and Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brighton and Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Brighton and Kirkwall. Flights depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Kirkwall (KOI) - via Inverness (INV). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Brighton to Kirkwall. There is however a flight that goes via Inverness (INV). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Brighton to Kirkwall typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and and arrive into Kirkwall (KOI).
The closest major airport to Kirkwall is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) (KOI) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Kirkwall. Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Brighton to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £475 ($560).
Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 15m | £300($355) | hourly | 971km (603 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 20m | £475($560) | hourly | 966km (600 miles) |
| Train to London St Pancras International LL, plane | 5h 10m | £435($510) | hourly | 991km (616 miles) |
| Train to Farringdon, plane | 5h 55m | £635($750) | hourly | 1,145km (711 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19h 10m | £65($77) | 4 times a week | 1,260km (783 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 14h 35m | £135($155) | 4 times a week | 1,189km (739 miles) |
| Train to London St Pancras International LL, ferry | 17h 15m | £100($115) | once a week | 1,203km (747 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 45m | £185($220) | 4 times a week | 1,195km (743 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Brighton and Kirkwall
Train operators
Thameslink
London Midland
LNER
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airports near Kirkwall
The following major airports near Kirkwall offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Kirkwall
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 173km (107 miles) from Kirkwall
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 203km (126 miles) from Kirkwall