How to travel from Chichester to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Chichester and Kirkwall is around 964km (599 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Chichester 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 → Chichester if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£860($1,020)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Horsham, London Victoria then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Aberdeen Coach Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration20h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£74($88)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£180($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chichester 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 £74 ($88) and will take around 20h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £860 ($1,020).
The distance between Chichester and Kirkwall is around 964km (599 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 915km (569 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Chichester and Kirkwall by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Chichester to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £860 ($1,020).
The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Kirkwall is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £74 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chichester and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chichester and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Chichester to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £860 ($1,020).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 45m | £860($1,020) | hourly | 974km (605 miles) |
| Train to Woking, Fly | 4h 35m | £405($480) | hourly | 964km (599 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, Fly | 4h 40m | £630($750) | hourly | 1,020km (634 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 14h 40m | £145($170) | 4 times a week | 1,219km (757 miles) |
| Train to Horsham, ferry | 15h 25m | £140($165) | 4 times a week | 1,219km (757 miles) |
| Train to Cheltenham Spa, ferry | 18h 45m | £310($365) | 4 times a week | 1,345km (836 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 20h 10m | £74($88) | 4 times a week | 1,250km (777 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 40m | £180($215) | 4 times a week | 1,179km (733 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chichester and Kirkwall
Train operators
Southern Service
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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