How to travel from Colchester to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Colchester and Kirkwall is around 866km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Colchester 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 → Colchester if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£410($485)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£145($175)
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 London Victoria Coach Station then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aberdeen Coach Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration20h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£74($87)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration15h 5m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Colchester 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 ($87) 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 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £410 ($485).
The distance between Colchester and Kirkwall is around 866km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 825km (513 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Colchester and Kirkwall by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Colchester to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £410 ($485).
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Kirkwall is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £74 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Colchester and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Colchester and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Colchester to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £410 ($485).
Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 30m | £410($485) | hourly | 866km (538 miles) |
| Train to Stratford (London), Fly | 3h 35m | £620($730) | hourly | 968km (602 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 3h 60m | £430($510) | hourly | 967km (601 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 13h 55m | £145($175) | 4 times a week | 1,188km (738 miles) |
| Train to Peterborough, ferry | 15h 30m | £145($170) | 4 times a week | 1,138km (707 miles) |
| Train to Peterborough, ferry | 16h 45m | £275($325) | 4 times a week | 1,207km (750 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 20h 10m | £74($87) | 4 times a week | 1,267km (788 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 5m | £165($195) | 4 times a week | 1,089km (677 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Colchester and Kirkwall
Train operators
Greater Anglia
LNER
First ScotRail Service
East Midlands Railways
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