How to travel from Dover to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Dover and Kirkwall is around 1,005km (625 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dover 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 → Dover if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost£550($650)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to St Pancras International then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration16hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£185($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dover to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 19h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £550 ($650).
The distance between Dover and Kirkwall is around 1,005km (625 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 915km (568 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Dover and Kirkwall by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Dover to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £550 ($650).
The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Kirkwall is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dover and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dover and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Dover to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £550 ($650).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 55m | £550($650) | hourly | 1,007km (626 miles) |
| Train to St Pancras International, Fly | 4h 15m | £490($580) | hourly | 1,005km (625 miles) |
| Train to Stratford International, plane | 5h 20m | £575($680) | hourly | 1,057km (657 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 14h 10m | £165($195) | 4 times a week | 1,227km (762 miles) |
| Train to St Pancras International, ferry | 14h 40m | £145($175) | 4 times a week | 1,228km (763 miles) |
| Train to St Pancras International, ferry | 15h 40m | £245($290) | once daily | 1,406km (874 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 19h 15m | £105($125) | 4 times a week | 1,284km (798 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16hrs | £185($215) | 4 times a week | 1,186km (737 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dover and Kirkwall
Train operators
South Eastern Trains Service
Greater Anglia
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Pentland 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